Goji berry is the common name for 2 species of plants that look alike, Lycium barbarum and Lycium chinense. The Mandarin name is Gou qi zi, and it is called kechi in Bahasa Indonesia. Both of them are members of Solanaceae family, which also includes potato, tomato, eggplants, and tobacco. Goji berry from China looks […]
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Buckwheat or also known as Fagopyrum tataricum is a plant cultivated for its grain-like seeds which are related to rhubarb and sorrel. It becomes a substitute for grains for people who cannot consume wheat or other grains due to the presence of protein glutens. Many of people consume buckwheat as a tea. This buckwheat tea […]
Do you know what exactly chrysanthemum tea is? Well, chrysanthemum tea is a kind of beverages that is processed as a flower-based infusion drink. Indeed, unlike other kinds of tea which are made from the leaves, roots, barks part of the plant, in contrast, this tea beverage is made from the flowers part of the […]
Bignay is known as a species of fruit tree with Antidesma bunius as its latin name. This fruit originally comes from Southeast Asia and Nothern Australia. However, nowadays it is popularly grown in Philippine. The taste of this fruit is sour just like cranberries. Though, it is being well processed into many food products such […]
Banana is one of tropical fruits liked by many people in the world. The fruit contains many health benefits, along with high energy content which is often added in athlete’s diet. But not many people know that the banana leaves also have many health benefits. Banana leaves (dried one and fresh one) can be used […]
Having a fresh ice tea is what people want to have a drink on such a hot day. Also, by having the crisp and slightly astringent flavor, ice tea becomes a favorite drink to the most people. However, there are two options to be chosen as a drink menu. You may find people who love […]
Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) is a member of Fabaceae family, and used for making herbal tea. Rooibos tea is also called “South African red tea”. This product is already popular throughout the world. Rooibos tree only grows in a small area in Cederberg Region, Western Cape, South Africa. The leaves are oxidised or fermented to get […]
Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) is a big, round fruit native to Indonesia and Polynesia. Migration of Austronesian tribes made breadfruit dispersed through Pacific islands. The European colonizations made the fruit dispersed through Asia and Latin America. The plant grows well in tropical country with high rainfall. Breadfruit is used as a source of carbohydrate in Pacific […]
Bamboo is commonly known to be used as many kinds of wood applications such as furniture, flooring, fence posts, decorations, artworks, and others. However, do you know that bamboo can be a great source of good nutrients comes from the tea making process of its leaves? Well, the bamboo tea is made from dried leaves […]
Tea is always used as mainstays in various occasions. Good to accompany an afternoon snack or a relaxing cool down in time. This habit seems to have good benefits. Like we know, tea contains antioxidants such as polyphenols and catechins which are good for health. This substance can counteract free radicals, preventing cancer and can […]