Guest guest Posted January 24, 2004 Report Share Posted January 24, 2004 In a message dated 1/24/2004 12:34:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right writes: Gin, One thing Dr A says is that since we are making so many changes, he doesn't expect us to give up our coffee/caffeine if that's too tough. (I'm paraphrasing here cause I don't have the book with me.) Sixteen ounces is the recommended, but it's not absolute. Keep your tea and enjoy it. Please don't let that keep you from trying a new way of eating that can be very beneficial to you. Good luck. Thanks -- Right now I am doing Atkins but it is a bit restrictive-- I love my vegies-- so SBD appeals to me-- I am slowly reading the book-- when finished I will try it. I found this on a website and thought it might be of help to others-- How to Decaffeinate Tea in a Pinch Caffeine occurs naturally in tea leaves. China teas generally have less caffeine than the robust India teas that are used in breakfast blends. But some tea drinkers prefer their tea with no caffeine at all. If you run out of your favorite decaffeinated blend, follow these steps to remove caffeine from traditional tea. · Pour water just off the boil over the tea leaves or tea bag and let them brew for 30 seconds. (Most of the caffeine is released in the first 30 seconds.) · Discard the liquid, keeping the tea leaves or tea bag. · Add more boiling water to the tea leaves or tea bag and brew for the recommended time. Ginny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2004 Report Share Posted January 25, 2004 Great idea - thanks! decafe tea In a message dated 1/24/2004 12:34:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right writes: Gin,One thing Dr A says is that since we are making so many changes, he doesn't expect us to give up our coffee/caffeine if that's too tough. (I'm paraphrasing here cause I don't have the book with me.) Sixteen ounces is the recommended, but it's not absolute.Keep your tea and enjoy it. Please don't let that keep you from trying a new way of eating that can be very beneficial to you.Good luck.Thanks --Right now I am doing Atkins but it is a bit restrictive-- I love my vegies-- so SBD appeals to me-- I am slowly reading the book-- when finished I will try it.I found this on a website and thought it might be of help to others-- How to Decaffeinate Tea in a Pinch Caffeine occurs naturally in tea leaves. China teas generally have less caffeine than the robust India teas that are used in breakfast blends. But some tea drinkers prefer their tea with no caffeine at all. If you run out of your favorite decaffeinated blend, follow these steps to remove caffeine from traditional tea. · Pour water just off the boil over the tea leaves or tea bag and let them brew for 30 seconds. (Most of the caffeine is released in the first 30 seconds.) · Discard the liquid, keeping the tea leaves or tea bag. · Add more boiling water to the tea leaves or tea bag and brew for the recommended time. GinnyReminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones-and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. For more on this WOE please read "The South Beach Diet" by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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