| Culinária da Vicki |
To Contact Us:
Surface Mail: Tim & Vicki Reiner
C.P.111
56.302-970 Petrolina, PE
Brazil
Email:
timandvicki@inafarplace.com
Website: www.inafarplace.com
Surface Mail: Tim & Vicki Reiner
C.P.111
56.302-970 Petrolina, PE
Brazil
Email:
timandvicki@inafarplace.com
Website: www.inafarplace.com
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Brazilian hospitality has much to offer in the way of
non-alcoholic liquid refreshment. Enjoy natural fruit juices
(usually whipped in a blender with ice and sugar), a variety
of soft drinks, including the wonderful Guaraná made from
an Amazon berry, and the ever-present, very sweet black
cafézinho or café com leite.
non-alcoholic liquid refreshment. Enjoy natural fruit juices
(usually whipped in a blender with ice and sugar), a variety
of soft drinks, including the wonderful Guaraná made from
an Amazon berry, and the ever-present, very sweet black
cafézinho or café com leite.
The custom of drinking of tea arrived with the Spanish and Portuguese immigrants who first colonized South America. In South
Brazil, and the southernmost countries of South America, drinking maté tea (originally from Paraguay in 1722) is often a social
event enjoyed with friends and relatives.
Brazil, and the southernmost countries of South America, drinking maté tea (originally from Paraguay in 1722) is often a social
event enjoyed with friends and relatives.
Some of the trends in marketing Brazilian teas, both within the country and for
exportation, have focused on the natural properties of certain teas and herbal
blends. Two of the largest firms, Leão Junior and Dr. Oetker, publicize the health
benefits of using their teas, some of which are blended with fruits.
exportation, have focused on the natural properties of certain teas and herbal
blends. Two of the largest firms, Leão Junior and Dr. Oetker, publicize the health
benefits of using their teas, some of which are blended with fruits.
| Brazilian Teas |
Green tea
Brazilian green tea is also enjoying success. New plantations in the southern
state of Paraná are steadily increasing their production of green tea. [6] "The
Yamamotoyama Brazilian tea gardens are in two highland areas in the
central part of the country at an elevation of 2,000-2,500 feet. The climate
here is comparable to Japan and optimal for growing superlative green tea.
In fact, tea bushes from Japan were carefully selected and transported to
Brazil to plant in these gardens. [7]"
Brazilian green tea is also enjoying success. New plantations in the southern
state of Paraná are steadily increasing their production of green tea. [6] "The
Yamamotoyama Brazilian tea gardens are in two highland areas in the
central part of the country at an elevation of 2,000-2,500 feet. The climate
here is comparable to Japan and optimal for growing superlative green tea.
In fact, tea bushes from Japan were carefully selected and transported to
Brazil to plant in these gardens. [7]"
Brazilian Mint
The popular use of Brazilian mint, Hyptis crenata, also known
as hortelã-brava (wild mint) or salva-de-marajó, has been used
in Brazil for centuries for pain relief and fever. Recent studies
in the United Kingdom have shown in experiments with mice
that this plant´s analgesic properties are similar to commercial
products used for headaches, stomach aches, and flu. [9] To
prepare it, boil in potable water for 30 minutes, then cool
completely. The flavor is not what you would expect from a
mint, but more like sage.
The popular use of Brazilian mint, Hyptis crenata, also known
as hortelã-brava (wild mint) or salva-de-marajó, has been used
in Brazil for centuries for pain relief and fever. Recent studies
in the United Kingdom have shown in experiments with mice
that this plant´s analgesic properties are similar to commercial
products used for headaches, stomach aches, and flu. [9] To
prepare it, boil in potable water for 30 minutes, then cool
completely. The flavor is not what you would expect from a
mint, but more like sage.
| Chá Mate |
Chá mate or yerba mate tea has become increasingly popular around the world. This herbal tea, Ilex paraguayensis
of the Aquifoliaceae family, is said to have multiple properties both medicinal and healthful. From the holly family,
the medium-sized tree is cultivated in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. "It's a sustainable harvest which in
turn supports rainforest preservation and the conservation and protection of endangered species. [1]
"In southern regions, it's mostly drunk in the form of the traditional chimarrão. In all parts of Brazil, however, people drink something which they
call chá mate. Chá is the Portuguese word for tea, and so chá mate merely means mate tea. The difference between chimarrão and chá mate is
that in chimarrão the leaves of the plant are dried, but are still green, whereas in chá mate, they are toasted." [2]
Over a thousand years ago, as the legend goes, a god handed a plant to the Guarani Indians and taught them how to make tea with it.
Consequently, it became known as the drink of the gods. When Jesuit missionaries came to Brazil, they began cultivating the plant, which is
actually a large shrub and it then was also known as Jesuit tea.
The leaves are dried, then stored to ripen up to a year before they are ground to a fine, crumbly leaf (green for chimarrão; brown for mate). After
this long process, they are packaged and shipped.
Mate tea is rich, slightly bitter with an intensely earthy, smoky flavor. We make it at home like the traditional North American iced tea, sometimes
adding lemon. But to be truly traditional, as in South Brazil, pour it in a small, round pot, known as a mate gourd, let it steep for a few minutes
depending on how strong you want it, and then sip it through a wooden or metal filtered straw, called a bombilla. Actually, it is a bit complex and to
get it right you need instruction by someone who knows how!
Besides its popularity as a beverage, yerba mate is used as a tonic, diuretic, and as a stimulant to the nervous and muscular systems to reduce
fatigue, depression, suppress appetite, and aid gastric function (a depurative to promote intestinal cleansing). Mate is also said to lower
cholesterol, prevent some cancers and diseases and is loaded with antioxidants which lessen the effects of aging. [3]
“Each infusion of yerba mate contains:
• Vitamins: A, C, E, B1, B2, Niacin (B3), B5, B Complex
• Minerals: Calcium, Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Potassium, Magnesium,
Phosphorus, Zinc
• Additional Compounds: Carotene, Fatty Acids, Chlorophyll, Flavonols, Polyphenols,
Inositol, Trace Minerals, Antioxidants, Tannins, Pantothenic Acid and 15 Amino Acids.[4]”
70 mg caffeine in 8 oz cup. [5]
Steps for making chá mate to perfection.
Yerba Mate Sharing Rules.
of the Aquifoliaceae family, is said to have multiple properties both medicinal and healthful. From the holly family,
the medium-sized tree is cultivated in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. "It's a sustainable harvest which in
turn supports rainforest preservation and the conservation and protection of endangered species. [1]
"In southern regions, it's mostly drunk in the form of the traditional chimarrão. In all parts of Brazil, however, people drink something which they
call chá mate. Chá is the Portuguese word for tea, and so chá mate merely means mate tea. The difference between chimarrão and chá mate is
that in chimarrão the leaves of the plant are dried, but are still green, whereas in chá mate, they are toasted." [2]
Over a thousand years ago, as the legend goes, a god handed a plant to the Guarani Indians and taught them how to make tea with it.
Consequently, it became known as the drink of the gods. When Jesuit missionaries came to Brazil, they began cultivating the plant, which is
actually a large shrub and it then was also known as Jesuit tea.
The leaves are dried, then stored to ripen up to a year before they are ground to a fine, crumbly leaf (green for chimarrão; brown for mate). After
this long process, they are packaged and shipped.
Mate tea is rich, slightly bitter with an intensely earthy, smoky flavor. We make it at home like the traditional North American iced tea, sometimes
adding lemon. But to be truly traditional, as in South Brazil, pour it in a small, round pot, known as a mate gourd, let it steep for a few minutes
depending on how strong you want it, and then sip it through a wooden or metal filtered straw, called a bombilla. Actually, it is a bit complex and to
get it right you need instruction by someone who knows how!
Besides its popularity as a beverage, yerba mate is used as a tonic, diuretic, and as a stimulant to the nervous and muscular systems to reduce
fatigue, depression, suppress appetite, and aid gastric function (a depurative to promote intestinal cleansing). Mate is also said to lower
cholesterol, prevent some cancers and diseases and is loaded with antioxidants which lessen the effects of aging. [3]
“Each infusion of yerba mate contains:
• Vitamins: A, C, E, B1, B2, Niacin (B3), B5, B Complex
• Minerals: Calcium, Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Potassium, Magnesium,
Phosphorus, Zinc
• Additional Compounds: Carotene, Fatty Acids, Chlorophyll, Flavonols, Polyphenols,
Inositol, Trace Minerals, Antioxidants, Tannins, Pantothenic Acid and 15 Amino Acids.[4]”
70 mg caffeine in 8 oz cup. [5]
Steps for making chá mate to perfection.
Yerba Mate Sharing Rules.
Pau d´arco
Taken from the inner bark of
the Tabebuia Avellanedae or
Tabebuia Impetiginosa
(Taheebo) tree grown in
South America. Pau d'Arco
Tea has been used for
centuries by native tribes. It
is claimed to have
miraculous anti-fungal,
anti-viral, and anti-cancer
curing powers.
Taken from the inner bark of
the Tabebuia Avellanedae or
Tabebuia Impetiginosa
(Taheebo) tree grown in
South America. Pau d'Arco
Tea has been used for
centuries by native tribes. It
is claimed to have
miraculous anti-fungal,
anti-viral, and anti-cancer
curing powers.
Lemongrass
Also known as Capim-limão and Capim-santo, a member of the Poaceae family, Cymbopogon
citratus, a perennial grass that can be repeatedly harvested by cutting the upper portion of the leaf,
which quickly grows back. Serve hot or cold.
Lemongrass tea is an ancient remedy for curing chest congestion, colds and coughs. It has
anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties and a calming effect on the body, thus inducing sleep and
curing insomnia. With a dash of black pepper, it relieves nausea, severe menstrual cramps and acts
as a diuretic, detoxification of liver, pancreas, kidneys, bladder and digestive tract. Lemongrass tea
also helps maintain normal cholesterol levels, by removing excess fats, and improves digestion.
Studies show that drinking this tea regularly, prevents acne.
Also known as Capim-limão and Capim-santo, a member of the Poaceae family, Cymbopogon
citratus, a perennial grass that can be repeatedly harvested by cutting the upper portion of the leaf,
which quickly grows back. Serve hot or cold.
Lemongrass tea is an ancient remedy for curing chest congestion, colds and coughs. It has
anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties and a calming effect on the body, thus inducing sleep and
curing insomnia. With a dash of black pepper, it relieves nausea, severe menstrual cramps and acts
as a diuretic, detoxification of liver, pancreas, kidneys, bladder and digestive tract. Lemongrass tea
also helps maintain normal cholesterol levels, by removing excess fats, and improves digestion.
Studies show that drinking this tea regularly, prevents acne.
Boldo
Peumus Boldus, a native tree of
Chile. The leaves, used in tea,
have a strong, woody, bitter
flavor, with a camphor-like
fragrance. Known for its
properties as an analgesic,
anti-bacterial, diuretic, detox
and digestive, it is used to
support and detoxify the liver
and gallbladder, and to calm an
upset stomach.
Peumus Boldus, a native tree of
Chile. The leaves, used in tea,
have a strong, woody, bitter
flavor, with a camphor-like
fragrance. Known for its
properties as an analgesic,
anti-bacterial, diuretic, detox
and digestive, it is used to
support and detoxify the liver
and gallbladder, and to calm an
upset stomach.
Fennel
The mild herbal fennel tea known as Erva doce, is made from the seeds of the plant. It
contains vitamin C, some of the B vitamins, potassium, magnesium, and calcium. Gentle
enough to give to infants, fennel tea relaxes stomach and abdominal muscles, relieves
spasms in the gastrointestinal tract, making it effective for treating gas and bloating.
With antioxidant, anti inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, and decongestant properties, it is
beneficial in many disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome, whooping cough,
asthma, bronchitis and other upper-respiratory infections. [10]
The mild herbal fennel tea known as Erva doce, is made from the seeds of the plant. It
contains vitamin C, some of the B vitamins, potassium, magnesium, and calcium. Gentle
enough to give to infants, fennel tea relaxes stomach and abdominal muscles, relieves
spasms in the gastrointestinal tract, making it effective for treating gas and bloating.
With antioxidant, anti inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, and decongestant properties, it is
beneficial in many disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome, whooping cough,
asthma, bronchitis and other upper-respiratory infections. [10]
Lemon Balm
Erva Cidreira, as it is known in Brazil, Melissa officinalis, is an analgesic, anti-bacterial,anti-viral,
aromatic, diaphoretic, anti-spasmodic, anti-neuralgic, and antidepressant. It helps to relieve
headaches, migraines, high blood pressure, gas, insomnia, anxiety, colds, indigestion, colic,
depression and reduce fever.
Lemon balm is used in Europe for treating thyroid problems and has shown an ability to regulate
thyroid hormone production. This ability, along with the herbs anti-viral characteristics have
made the herb useful in the treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. [11]
Erva Cidreira, as it is known in Brazil, Melissa officinalis, is an analgesic, anti-bacterial,anti-viral,
aromatic, diaphoretic, anti-spasmodic, anti-neuralgic, and antidepressant. It helps to relieve
headaches, migraines, high blood pressure, gas, insomnia, anxiety, colds, indigestion, colic,
depression and reduce fever.
Lemon balm is used in Europe for treating thyroid problems and has shown an ability to regulate
thyroid hormone production. This ability, along with the herbs anti-viral characteristics have
made the herb useful in the treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. [11]
Rosemary
Alecrim in Portuguese, Rosmarinus
officinalis, an evergreen bush that can
grow 6 feet tall, makes a delightful
pine-scented and flavorful tea . Rosemary
is an antioxidant, antiseptic, anti-fungal,
anti-inflammatory (diuretic), and
antispasmodic, that will increase the
circulation by raising blood pressure
slightly. It eases headaches and migraines,
lowers blood pressure, relieves stomach
ache and cramps; it stimulates the liver
and gall bladder, digestion, and menstrual
flow; and is used as an antiseptic for
treating flu, viruses and colds. It has been
used to treat epilepsy, vertigo, and is
implied in many other disorders, including
Alzheimer's disease, cancer, eczema,
Irritable bowel syndrome, and yeast
infections. [8]
Alecrim in Portuguese, Rosmarinus
officinalis, an evergreen bush that can
grow 6 feet tall, makes a delightful
pine-scented and flavorful tea . Rosemary
is an antioxidant, antiseptic, anti-fungal,
anti-inflammatory (diuretic), and
antispasmodic, that will increase the
circulation by raising blood pressure
slightly. It eases headaches and migraines,
lowers blood pressure, relieves stomach
ache and cramps; it stimulates the liver
and gall bladder, digestion, and menstrual
flow; and is used as an antiseptic for
treating flu, viruses and colds. It has been
used to treat epilepsy, vertigo, and is
implied in many other disorders, including
Alzheimer's disease, cancer, eczema,
Irritable bowel syndrome, and yeast
infections. [8]
In recent years, tea drinking is now a
pastime for the ladies at fashionable
tearooms in the capital cities. All
across Brazil, medicinal teas have
been used for centuries. Many folks
know, understand, and search the
native plants for just the right one
for an infusion for a variety of health
needs. Some of these taste
wonderful, others may well be an
acquired taste, and you might want
to hold your nose and gulp!
pastime for the ladies at fashionable
tearooms in the capital cities. All
across Brazil, medicinal teas have
been used for centuries. Many folks
know, understand, and search the
native plants for just the right one
for an infusion for a variety of health
needs. Some of these taste
wonderful, others may well be an
acquired taste, and you might want
to hold your nose and gulp!
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