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Yerba Mate

April 13, 2015 By Gabe Kapler 4 Comments

Gabe Kapler's yerba mate

Some folks believe that Yerba Mate tea is a magic elixir. A popular brand, Guayaki, sure does: Yerba Mate has the “strength of coffee, the health benefits of tea, and the euphoria of chocolate" all in one beverage. Of the six commonly used stimulants in the world: coffee, tea, kola nut, cocoa and guarana, yerba mate triumphs as the most balanced, delivering both energy and … [Read more...]

Teas

March 16, 2015 By Gabe Kapler 7 Comments

Most men will opt for coffee over tea, myself included. That doesn’t mean we have to choose. We can appreciate the many health benefits of tea, and we can pair it with music. Today, a ballplayer came up to me, accompanied by several teammates, to inquire about tea. He asked very generally, “What are your thoughts on tea?” I fought the urge to talk about black coffee and … [Read more...]

Rust Tea

August 10, 2014 By Gabe Kapler 7 Comments

Rust = death. Here’s to life. Folks send me some peculiar messages. This one came via red ink scrawled on a paper towel, courtesy of my closest friend and ex. I walked into my dark kitchen late this evening and was met with a surprise. Lisa had bought me a new teakettle. My old, gorgeous blue whistler has rust in it, apparently. She’s a doll. She’s well aware of how … [Read more...]

Green Tea and Reducing Caffeine

June 24, 2014 By Gabe Kapler 13 Comments

Gabe Kapler's green tea

I tend to be a fairly easy-going and laid back guy. It comes with the SoCal territory. There are times, however, when I find myself growing stressed and irritable. I know that my caffeine intake isn't helping, and I need to make an adjustment. I’m not quite willing to give up caffeine entirely, but there is an easier step. When these times hit, I start dreaming of an old friend … [Read more...]

Turmeric and Ginger Tea

April 3, 2014 By Gabe Kapler 8 Comments

Ginger and turmeric tea

I’m almost ready to start my day. I wrap up my morning by finishing off my last gulp, tipping up my mug for the chunks of yellow and bright orange. Bliss. Wait, that doesn’t sound very appealing, does it? Let’s rewind. I've mused before about the health benefits of both turmeric and ginger. Turmeric has been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years, and … [Read more...]

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