Past studies in China and Japan, where green tea is popular, suggested health benefits. The new study extends the good news to black tea.
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Inflation drives up demand at Maine food banks
State’s two biggest pantries say while demand is up, donations from stores are down.
Her cookbook of beloved Kittery recipes reveals far more in between the lines
Betsy Wish used the months of pandemic isolation to create a work that not only explores the food of Maine’s oldest town but also the seldom-told stories of generations past.
Choco Tacos fall victim to ‘tough decisions,’ and some fans have meltdown
The Klondike treat is a waffle cone filled with fudge-swirled ice cream and dipped in chocolate and peanuts.
The Cheesy Skillet, ‘house of the gourmet mac and cheese,’ coming to Topsham
Owner Danny Caron will retire from teaching and join his sons on a business endeavor where “it all deals with cheese.”
Augusta Chipotle closes, workers say company is practicing ‘union-busting 101’
Company officials said they have been unable to adequately staff the Marketplace at Augusta restaurant.
Prices jump as egg supply faces ongoing disruption
Bird flu cited as the primary cause of tight supply and subsequent rising prices.
Lottery will determine which food trucks can operate in Eastern Prom park
Some are worried about the impact on business if they’re not selected for 1 of the 10 spots on Cutter Street in the city’s pilot program.
No shell, big shock: Maine lobster rolls fetch record prices this season
Lobster lovers can expect to pay in excess of $40 for a single roll at some of the state’s most popular summer eateries. The average price is closer to $30.
MaineHealth to open food pantry in Portland’s former Greyhound bus station
Work on the project is set to begin next month, with help from a $100,000 donation from former lawmaker Sara Gideon.