Use 1 tablespoon of smokey black tea (Lapsang Souchong works well), grind it in a spice grinder to powder.

Use Sea-Bass fillets (or another white fish with the skin), dip the fillet skin side into the powdered tea and pan fry the fish at medium heat, 3 to 4 minutes skin side down, until the skin is golden brown.  Turn once, if necessary, and cook until done.

Sprinkle with salt flakes and serve with a bit of Hollandaise sauce and steamed asparagus.

A wonderfully light meal for spring enjoying the flavor of tea a bit differently!

Receive 6 times a year two 2oz. packets of seasonally, pre-selected teas with a card describing the teas, brewing instructions as well as a cooking recipe to use with the supplied teas.  In the first shipment you will also receive one of our signature Sereni-tea porcelain cups with silicon lid (to have your tea on the go) and a mesh filter with measuring spoon.  You will be ready to brew your tea as soon as it arrives at your house.  Included each time is also a coupon to be used during the month between deliveries, so you can get more great tea from us delivered to your door step.  Check it out and sign up, get great tea with the prompt service you have come to appreciate from Sereni-tea!

Right down the street from us at 333 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd (former Snow-crest Internet cafe) “Yaks” Cafe moved in, with bakery items, salads, soups and other yummy breakfast and lunch items.  “Dogwood” Diner just opened in Dunsmuir on 5841 Sacramento Avenue.

Both new eateries are serving some choice teas from our shop – and open up new options for us the skip cooking and supporting the local economy and trying new things.

SENDAI, Japan

A study of 14,000 aging adults concludes that tea drinkers retain greater independence and agility than non tea drinkers.

The Japanese research paper, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, concludes that “green tea consumption is significantly associated with a lower risk of incident functional disability.”

A team led by researcher Yasutake Tomata of the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine in Sendai tracked the activities of 13,998 adults aged 65 or older for three years.

Researchers speculate antioxidants in green tea contribute to a lower incidence of frailty and disability as adults grow older. Those who drank the most tea received the greatest benefit and those who drank at least three cups a day were much less likely to become functionally disabled.

Researchers found that 13 percent of subjects drinking less than a cup of tea a day became unable to dress and bathe without assistance during the three year period, compared to 7 percent of heavy tea drinkers. Those people who averaged three or four cups a day had a 25 percent lower risk, remained mobile and could perform household chores and go for walks.

Tomata and his colleagues were not able to determine the direct link to the chemicals in tea and noted that many tea drinkers consume more fish, vegetables and fruit and they had lower rates of smoking, fewer heart attacks and strokes as well as a more well-rounded social life. Discounting these factors the tea drinkers still did better than their non tea-drinking peers.

In designing the study, Tomata noted that previous research suggests green tea consumption is associated with a lower risk of diseases that cause functional disability such as stroke, cognitive impairment, and osteoporosis.

“Although it is expected that green tea consumption would lower the risk of incident functional disability, until now this has never been investigated directly,” he wrote.

Source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

Abstract: First published January 25, 2012, doi: 10.3945/?ajcn.111.023200 Am J Clin Nutr March 2012 ajcn.023200 Green tea consumption and the risk of incident functional disability in elderly Japanese: the Ohsaki Cohort 2006 Study¹,²,³, Yasutake Tomata, Masako Kakizaki, Naoki Nakaya, Toru Tsuboya, Toshimasa Sone, Shinichi Kuriyama, Atsushi Hozawa, and Ichiro Tsuji

Several customers have been inquiring about Pu-Erh tea at the shop since the airing of the show.  The Chinese have been giving Pu-Erh tea credit for lowering Cholesterol and Triglycerides in the body.

We have three kinds of Pu-Erh tea: an organic Classic loose leaf, one that is loose leaf and blended with Ginger and orange pieces, and the pressed buttons, perfect for one cup of tea at the time.

Check them out on our web site at sereni-tea.net/index.php/orthodox-teas/china?SID=J+KY7t0nuzymO%2FE1c8RFArkW0UV%2Fy5bsrxKrRNWwi1c%3D&p=3

1/2 cup Dijon mustard, 1/2 cup honey, 2 tsp. chili powder, 2 tsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. rice wine vinegar – blend it all together in bowl, set over night and enjoy with pretzels.

OR: blend everything in a crock pot, add skinless, boneless chicken thighs and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours.

we have been offering a “Moon Cycle Blend” for over a year now and are having a good response from our customers.  Having used it ourselves, we found it quite effective to combat some of the more trying physical effects during “that” time of the month. Now we have added a “Wise Woman Blend” that should ease the emotional fires and smooth the jagged edges during the change in a womans life during menopause. Another one that is a great addition is our “Women’s Activity Tea” that has some great ingredients to support a woman’s body, mind and spirit, according to the Ayurveda health and philosophy.

We hope this is good news for all you girls out there in various stages of becoming goddesses! Give them a try to see if there is relieve from some of the symptoms and you can go through the days easier and enjoying life more.

Ingredients

Serves: 24
Carbs Per Serving: 12.1 g
Prep Time:<25 minutes
Skill Level: Easy

These Applesauce Cookies are a delicious dessert which is low in fat, high in fiber and the sugars contained in the un-sweetened apple sauce are easily digested without spiking blood sugar levels. We have cut out the added sugar but have keep all the comforting and delicious flavor applesauce cookies deliver. Bon Appetit.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup Fructevia, Steviva Blend or 1/8th teaspoonStevia Powder
2 tablespoons molasses
2/3 cup butter, softened or coconut oil
2 eggs
1 3/4 cup whole grain or soy flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup un-sweetened applesauce
1 1/4 cup quick cooking rolled oats
3/4 cup walnuts

Directions

Instructions:
Beat together the Fructevia, Stevia Blend or 1/8th teaspoon Stevia Powder, molasses, butter and eggs until light and fluffy.

Stir together the whole grain flour, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg; stir into the beaten mixture.

Add the applesauce, oats and walnuts stir to combine.

Drop by 1/8 cupfuls onto greased cookie sheets, flattening slightly with spatula and allowing room for cookies to spread.

Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

Makes approximately 24 (3 inch) cookies.

Check out more recipes with Fructevia (available at Sereni-tea) here.

Photo by: Ron Hart, jr.

Bottled vs. Brewed

Antioxidants are substances that protect cells against damage from unstable molecules called free radicals. They may play a role in preventing a host of diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s.

Li and colleagues measured the level of polyphenols of six brands of tea purchased from supermarkets. Half of them contained what Li characterized as “virtually no” antioxidants. The rest had small amounts of polyphenols that Li said probably would carry little health benefit, especially when considering the high sugar intake from tea beverages.

The six teas Li analyzed contained 81, 43, 40, 13, 4, and 3 milligrams of polyphenols per 16-ounce bottle. One average cup of home-brewed green or black tea, which costs only a few cents, contains 50-150 milligrams of polyphenols.