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Tea-Infused Coffee: A Unique Blend of East and West for a Distinctive Drinking Experience
Origins of Tea-Infused Coffee Tea-infused coffee originated in Asia, particularly in Korea and China. Both beverages have a long history and deep cultural roots in the region. Tea has been enjoyed in China for thousands of years, while coffee, although introduced later, has rapidly gained popularity over the past few decades. The idea of combining the two likely stemmed from a desire to explore new flavors and innovate on tradition. (Image source: Internet, delete upon request) How to Make Tea-Infused Coffee Making tea-infused coffee is not complicated and can be easily tried at home. Here’s a simple recipe: Prepare Ingredients: You will need high-quality tea leaves (such as green or black tea), fresh coffee beans, hot water, milk (optional), and sweetener (such as sugar or honey). Brew the Tea: First, brew the tea with hot water. The temperature and brewing time depend on the type of tea, typically around 80°C for green tea and 95°C for black tea. Once brewed, strain the tea. Brew the Coffee: Brew a strong cup of coffee using a French press or drip coffee maker. Adjust the strength according to your taste. Combine: Mix the brewed tea and coffee in a 1:1 ratio. If desired,… -
Protection of Erhai Lake in SW China’s Yunnan yields economic benefits
Since 2015, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Yunnan Province has been rolling out strict measures to protect Erhai Lake, leading to the continuous improvement of the lake’s water quality. As the ecological environment of Erhai Lake continues to improve, the lake that boasts a picturesque scenery captivates throngs of tourists all year round. The ecological benefits of the lake have been transformed into economic benefits. Photo shows the beautiful scenery of Erhai Lake from Xindi Coffee in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Photo courtesy of the interviewee) Located near the Erhai Lake Ecological Corridor, Xindi Coffee in Xiamo village, Dali city of the prefecture opens at 6:30 a.m. these days to welcome tourists who come to watch the sunrise. Tourists can also enjoy the sun’s rays penetrating the clouds, known as the Tyndall effect, rainbow, beautiful ottelia acuminata, an aquatic species endemic to China and a sign of high-quality water, and black-headed gulls at the coffee shop. At the cafe's balcony, visitors often take photos with Erhai Lake in the backdrop. "We have a steady stream of visitors from morning till night. We received a maximum of over 4,000 tourist visits a day, 99 percent… -
Feature: Tea-culture exchange brews stronger China-Africa ties
BEIJING, May 21 ( tasteallchina ) -- Ghanaian student Samuel Aboagye used to start his mornings with a coffee, but since coming to China, he gets his morning fix from a nice cup of tea. Aboagye first encountered Chinese tea when a Chinese friend gave him a packet of jasmine tea. "The taste and aroma attracted me, and I instantly fell in love with Chinese tea," said Aboagye, an international student at Capital University of Economics and Business. He was just one of many African visitors to an international tea-culture exchange event held in Beijing on May 21, which is also observed as International Tea Day. The event was hosted by the international cultural exchange and research center of China Institute for Innovation and Development Strategy (CIIDS), welcoming representatives from social organizations and enterprises, as well as diplomatic envoys from African countries and African students studying in China. Today, Africa is an important market for Chinese tea. Chinese customs data shows that China exported about 367,542 tonnes of tea in 2023, with an export value of nearly 1,74 million U.S. dollars. According to the Tea Industry Committee of the China Association for the Promotion of International Agricultural Cooperation, of the…
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