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THE PERFECT CUP OF TEA: STEEPING TEMPERATURES AND TIMES

It is a common misconception that all types of tea are steeped in a boiling water and for a set time limit. On the contrary, each type of tea needs to be steeped at a different temperature, and for varying times, depending on the type of tea and how strong you prefer it. Steeping a tea at the wrong temperature or longer than it's supposed to be steeped can lead to a bitter tasting and/or burnt cup of tea! Below is a list of what temperature each type of tea should be steeped at and for how long! These are our recommendations for the best tasting cup: 175 degrees F Green Teas - 2 to 3 minutes  Mate Teas - 3 to 5 minutes...

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RED CHILE & PINK HIMALAYAN SEA SALT BROWNIES

|Created by Jessi Henderson|(Cook and Prep Time: 45 minutes) Dry Ingredients ½ cup cocoa powder 1 ¾ cups gluten-free flour blend of choice ½ teaspoon xanthan gum (omit if flour blend already has xanthan gum) ½ teaspoon salt 2 cups sugar 4 teaspoon OBTC Red Chile Powder 2 teaspoon ground OBTC Vietnamese Cinnamon 1 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips 1-2 teaspoon coarsely ground OBTC Pink Himalayan Salt Wet Ingredients 7 tablespoons melted butter 2 large eggs 2 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Thoroughly mix together all dry ingredients except for the Pink Himalayan Salt.  Whisk eggs for 1-2 minutes in large mixing bowl, then add vanilla. Slowly add dry ingredients, stirring as you go.  Add melted butter and mix until contents are thick and sticky. Add more butter if...

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