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Show ( WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL. NORTH DAVIS LEADER, SEPTEMBER 24, 1981 Vegetarian Natural answers to caffeine Cooking By CLARE BARRETT Copley News Service The beans may be imported, but the beverage is part of America: morning coffee, the coffee klatch, coffee break, coffee at the board meeting, coffee after the show. The tradition is strong, but concern about caffeine has forced many devotees of the Brazilian brew to limit their indulgence. Decaffeinated coffees are one alternative, but the strong chemicals to which the beans are subjected in the process have not been proven 100 percent free of hazards of their own. Black tea contains its own caffeinelike Probably more than on driver or passerby taken a second look at this combination of classes offered by a Sunset firm. If you get tired of dancing, there's Hopefully the classes always Kung-Fu- . are held in separate rooms. But then agains. the weight control, good health and coordination offered by Kung-Fcertainly wouldn't bring a frown from Fred Astaire. WHAT A COMBINATION! stimulant, theine, one to two grains per cup as compared with lto to two grains caffeine in a cup of coffee. Even children are imbibing caffeine in cola and pepper beverages, and a similar kidney and heart stimulant, theobromine, in bread, carob may be used like cocoa both in drinks and baking. Delicate herbal teas are not only soothing beverages when taken hot and yummy refreshers iced, theyre also legendary tonics, conversation topics, and even hobby material since you can grow the your own tea herbs outmints, for example side your kitchen door. Dried herbs, bulk pack and in tta bags, are available at health food shops and There are delicious alternatives in the form of grain herb teas, and "coffees, carob (similar to chocolate) drinks which can greatly ease ones personal decaffei-natio- n process, or simply instead of provide nice beverages for people who still wish to enjoy their coffee. The cereal brews, sold under such brand names as Postum and Pero are based largely on bran, wheat and molasses, some with the addition of chicory. The resulting hot cup is a robust drink that looks like coffee but tastes somewhat different It takes well to the addition of milk or cream but usually doesnt require sweetening due to the natural sweetness of the grains. Carob, made from the ground pods of the locust tree, is a chocolatelike treat thats high in minerals (calcium, magnesium, iron) and low in fat (2 percent in con- trast to chocolates most supermarkets. loose tea or bags in a glass pot Cover with towel or tea cozy to steep five minutes (very mild herbs may need a bit longer). Most herb teas are too light to take milk in them, but a lacing of honey is a lovely extra if you fancy a sweet tea. A bit of orange peel also gives a special hint of flavor. In addition to straight Al- serving, herbal teas may form the basis for fancier drinks, such as the party punch that follows: though single herb types alfalfa, chamomile, rose hips (full of vitamin C), clover may be taken alone, the blends in pretty boxes with romantic names have really superior flavor. When shopping, be sure to avoid any blends that contain ordinary black tea if youre trying to break the stimulant habit, and even stay away from the mate and gotu-kol- a herbs which contain a sort of caffeine. Otherwise, the field is open. You can, of course, just put hot water and a tea bag in your favorite mug, but 52 per- cent). Also called St. John's cocoa. theres an art to making a connoisseurs cup of tea: pour boiling water over Prepare beans by spreading on dry yellow soy beans shallow pan. Roast in oven at very low temperature (200 degrees) until roasted through and dark brown (several hours). Run through a medium-fin- e grinder to crack beans. Store in glass jars with tight lids to retain flavor. To one quart of water, add cup ground soy coffee. Bring to a boil and let one-ha- lf simmer 20 minutes. Let the longer it steeps, steep the richer the flavor. Its good reheated the next day. May be served black or with honey and cream. 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