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How To: Make a delicious hot chocolate mix
This hot chocolate mix recipe from chef Jason Hill is a decadent Valentine's Day treat or winter drink. Hot cocoa is a hit for adults and children alike. The ingredients are milk, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings. Learn how to prepare this sweet cocoa drink by watching this video beverage-making tutorial.
How To: Make lemon granita
A granita, also known as Italian ice, is a simple and refreshing semi-frozen treat for hot summer nights. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make lemon granita. You will need: all-natural lemonade, raspberries, sugar and ice.
How To: Prepare Bomb Pop bubble tea with tapioca pearls
Kids and young adults all over the world are crazy for this cold and refreshing new drink sensation. Bubble Tea started in Taiwan in the early 1980s, and now there are Bubble Tea shops on every street corner in Asia. Normally this drink is served in a clear glass with a wide straw in order to suck up the tapioca pearls that sink to the bottom. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to prepare Bomb Pop bubble tea.
How To: Make a big cup of strong tea with milk
There are some people out there who don't know how to make a great cup of tea. If you are that person then watch this how to video to learn how. Its not that difficult to make a cup of tea. All you need is tea, a cup, milk, and boiling water.
How To: Make pink martini for the ladies
Making a martini for a woman is a very delicate procedure. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make pink martini for the ladies. This is a must-watch for all the gentlemen out there who want to please their ladies.
How To: Make iced coffee and ice cream drink
Forget those soomthies! Watch this how to video to learn how to stay cool with a refreshing iced coffee drink. For this chilling beverage you need coffee, sugar, ice cubes, and ice cream.
How To: Stop soda from fizzing by tapping it with your finger
Does tapping on the lid of a soda can before you open it really stop it from fizzing? Try tapping a shaken soda can at home with your finger. Watch this how to video to see if this urban legend is true or not.
How To: Make a banana and strawberry fruit smoothie
Its always fun to make smoothie that are less expensive than those sold at smoothie shops. Watch this how to video to learn how to make a simple yet very delicious summer fruit smoothie. Some of the ingredients for this strawberry and banana smoothie are: strawberries, bananas, mint, milk, sugar, and ice cream.
How To: Prepare a cup of Chinese Pu-erh tea
Although popular in China, Pu-erh teas are just starting to appear in the west. This week Dr. Tea explains where Pu-erh teas come from, how to prepare them and why some Pu-erhs go for $3000 per ounce!
How To: Brew Japanese matcha or ground tea
In this how to video, Dr. Tea discusses all about matcha and how to make a refreshing iced tea drink called a FrosTEA. Matcha is a ground tea that has its origins. Watch and start brewing some tea.
How To: Prepare a pot of tea for drinking
In this how to video, Dr. Tea answers viewer emails about tea preparation and ice teas. Find out how not to get bogged down with when making a healthy pot of tea. He covers steeping time, water temperature, re-steeping, and making iced tea.
How To: Mix in additives to your tea drinks
In this how to video Dr. Tea explains the various additives we used in our teas. You can try adding milk, lemon, sugar, sweeteners and agave to your favorite tea. Learn why adding dairy milk to tea is a big no no.
How To: Steep caffeine free tea from caffeinated tea leaves
In this how to video of we learn the basics of teas: Where do the different teas come from? and how do you properly brew a perfect pot of tea? Dr. Tea also makes a special note that you can brew caffeine free tea from caffeinated tea leaves. Watch and learn.
How To: Make a blueberry mojito
Check out this video to learn how to make a blueberry mojito. Experience a new video cookbook with delicious summertime recipes, perfect for your picnic basket or backyard BBQ table.
How To: Make fruit tea with homemade rhubarb jam
Check out this video to learn all you need to make fruit tea to go with your homemade rhubarb jam, including: 1 teaspoon of fruit, boiling hot water, hibiscus, apple, rosehip, raspberry, strawberry and cherry pieces.
How To: Brew jasmine tea
Check out this video to learn how to make and drink jasmine green tea with flowers. Use one and a half teaspoon of tea leafs for your jasmine tea.
How To: Make the best instant iced tea in less than 3 minutes
Learn how to make the world's best instant iced tea using the 3-4-5 method. Just in time for summer, but great all year around. Enjoy this refreshing iced tea recipe that ready in three minutes.
How To: Brew your own iced tea with sunlight
Watch as our host reveals his grandma's secret recipe and shows you how to make the perfect iced tea at home. You wont even need to boil any water.
How To: Make flavored homemade soy milk
Sure, you can buy it at the store, but homemade soy milk is not only easy, it's delicious. See how to turn a bag of uncooked soy beans into fresh soy milk. Flavor with orange, ginger, or vanilla.
How To: Make a cup of rich hot chocolate
When it's cold outside, nothing warms you up like a mug of steamy hot chocolate. But don't settle for the boxed variety - watch how to make your own at home.
How To: Make homemade ginger ale
Do you love ginger ale? If so then try making your own ginger ale at home. Its a great and simple recipe. You can try it with or without the the lemon juice.
How To: Blend an orange Julius
Watch this video to learn how to make a drink similar to an orange Julius in your blender. The recipe consists of things you most likely already have. Enjoy!
How To: Make organic peppermint tea
Watch this how to video and learn how to make organic peppermint tea. This video will help you pick the perfect plants to prepare this delicious and soothing drink.
How To: Make coffee art
Watch this video to learn how to make a variety of foam designs in your coffee.
How To: Make Turkish coffee
Watch this video to learn how to make Turkish coffee. All you need is Turkish coffee, water, and sugar. It's quick and very easy.
How To: Make latte art
This is a great coffee art design (latte art) design that is sure to impress your friends and customers. It was actually the design we used on the cover of our first book, bean there, drunk that… Enjoy!
How To: Make a rosetta and a rose in latte art
Double espresso and steamed milk make for great, delicious designs. Allison Novak shows you how to make two classics: the rosetta and the heart. Don't worry, she shows you how to make the espresso too. Make a rosetta and a rose in latte art.
How To: Revive Flat Soda with a DIY Tire Valve Coke Cap
Save your soda from going flat. The last drink will be as good as the first, even with 2 or 3 liter drinks!
How To: Make a raw strawberry yogurt kefir drink
Luci Lock shows you how to make a simple and delicious strawberry drinking yogurt using raw kefir and a whey protein mix.
How To: Make a raw strawberry whey protein shake
Luci Lock shows you how to make a delicious raw, strawberry protein shake using raw eggs, raw milk and a whey protein mix. It make a quick and healthy breakfast for those on the run.
How To: Make healthy flavored water
Luci Lock shows you how to prepare a quick, simple and healthy alternative to bottled fruit flavored water.
How To: Make a raw probiotic kefir drink with strawberries
Luci Lock shows you how to make your own raw drink with kefir and fresh strawberries. Not only is it a raw but it is also a probiotic recipe.
How To: Make a raw kefir with fresh cranberry raspberry juice
Luci Lock demonstrates a unique way to use raw kefir with fresh fruit juices. Start your day off with this energizing cranberry and kefir recipe.
How To: Make raw unpasteurized milk kefir
Luci Lock shows you the secret to making a great homemade milk kefir.
How To: Make a raw Italian cream soda
Luci Lock demonstrates a healthy and delicious twist on a classic drink. This raw Italian cream soda is made from scratch and is perfect for mixed or protein types.
How To: Make a raw cantaloupe melon smoothie
Luci Lock shows you how to make a raw summer drink with sweet cantaloupe melon. It makes a great recipe for carb and mixed types.
How To: Make dandelion caffeine free iced coffee
Watch as Luci Lock of shows you how to make this yummy dandelion coffee. It is a great caffeine-free iced coffee alternative.
How To: Make a raw organic strawberry milkshake
Luci Lock explains how you can easily make your own healthy milkshake. Be sure to use raw and organic products for this recipe.
How To: Make a healthy ice tea from scratch
In this how to video Luci Lock shows you how to make a homemade healthy iced tea. Its pretty simple but very delicious.
How To: Make a raw green tea soda
Watch as Luci Lock demonstrates how to make a raw green tea soda. Its much healthier than the store bought kind and a lot less expensive.