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Wrath of Khan and Shatner's Career

Here is a great review, analysis, and commentary of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and William Shatner's career. It was too good not to include. Enjoy.

Ancient Tree Green Tea

I have been trying to find a variety of teas that I like without needing to add honey or other sweeteners, and so far only the whites and some greens appear to do the job.

One type of tea I have grown to love is Rishi's Snow Sprout Green Tea. It is grown from ancient trees, and unlike some other green teas, it has a delicate flavor very much like a white tea. It does not get an overly tannin-influenced flavor even after a long steeping.

It has a warm, golden grown color and I really am looking forward to drinking it on cold winter days with snow on the ground outside.

Try it. I think you'll like it.

Silver Needle White Tea

Reducing Your Caffeine with White Tea

After reducing my sugar intake by replacing soft drinks with caffeinated water, I wanted to reduce the massive amounts of caffeine I was drinking.

Although I had never really liked tea or coffee (except espresso), I decided to give it another try with high quality tea.

I read a little and learned something about the different types of tea: white, green, oolong, and black.

I tried a few different varieties and brands and settled on a few I like. I especially like Silver Needle White Tea. It has a clear, golden color and a matching flavor. White tea has not been heavily oxidized and retains a very natural looking leaf and/or bud. The flavor is golden and smooth, and almost/barely tastes sweet.

This has become my standard morning drink. It helps me kick of the day with a (little) boost of caffeine. What do you drink in the morning?

Water Joe - caffeine charged water

Cutting Calories with Caffeinated Water

http://www.waterjoe.com/

As a caffeine addict wanting to lose some weight, it was hard to imagine giving up my beloved soft drinks. I have never been able to stomach the taste of diet drinks, but I also have never been able to deal with caffeine withdraw either.

The first part of my solution was start drinking Water Joe, which is plain tasting water fortified with a good dose of caffeine. It worked out great! I could avoid the headaches and the calories with one drink.

I used Water Joe to ween myself from soft drinks over time. It tastes like simple water and it provides sweet caffeine.

Highly recommended.