With so many varieties of tea, it can be difficult to settle on just one. Many people end up trying a bunch of different teas before finding one they really like, but even then, you need a place to start. The best way to choose a tea is to first ask … [Read More...] about What’s the Right Tea For You?
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Hot Tea In Summer? Best Teas To Drink In Warm Weather
Hot tea in summer may sound crazy to us, but it’s common in Asia. And they invented tea, so you have to figure they know what they are doing. In fact, hot tea actually cools you down. It makes you sweat, which cools your skin when it evaporates. Not only that, but hot tea has […]
Best Chai Tea: Traditional And Western Style (Reviews And Buyer’s Guide)
Yes, I know “chai tea” is redundant. Chai is the Hindi word for tea and refers to any type of tea. But in the west, chai refers to a type of tea. It has become synonymous with that the Indians call masala chai, a blend of black tea (usually), various spices, milk and sugar. That’s […]
Best Tea For Sleep Aid: A Healthier, Natural Alternative
Don’t you just hate lying awake at night, unable to fall asleep? Or not being able to relax and calm the million worries rushing through your head? You’re not alone. We all find ourselves unable to sleep at some point. And some have this problem every night. We also all face times when we have […]
Tea Temperature (Best Brewing Temps For The Perfect Cup)
Tea temperature is vital. The temperature of the water you use to make your tea determines both the flavor and the health benefits you get in your cup. Get it wrong and you could end up with a flavorless tea with few healthy components. Or a tea that is far too bitter. But don’t you […]
What Is The Right Temperature For Drinking Tea?
Did you know tea can actually cause cancer? That’s right. The drink that has been shown to reduce the risk of certain cancers can cause the disease as well. How so? Drinking you tea too hot (or any other drink as well) can cause esophageal cancer. That is why it is important to drink your […]
Best Tea Cups: Reviews And In-Depth Buyer’s Guide For 2020
Does it really matter what you drink your tea out of? Yes, it does! Just like the kettle you use to heat the water and the teapot you use to brew the tea, the shape and size of the cup and the material used to make it all have a major impact on flavor and […]
How To Make Tea Without A Kettle (Using Tools We All Have)
You want a cup of tea, but you don’t have a kettle. What to do? How do you make tea without a kettle? The kettle provides the hot water, so you really just need a another way to get that. And we all need boiling water from time to time and manage to get it […]
How To Make Tea In A Kettle (And Why You Usually Shouldn’t)
You can certainly make tea without using a kettle at all. But it isn’t the best idea. Assuming you use it correctly. You want to use a kettle to make tea. But you don’t want to make tea in the kettle. There are a number of reasons why this is a bad idea and we’ll […]
Cuisinox Whistling Tea Kettle Review
The Cuisinox satin-finish whistling tea kettle is the best choice on the market. It has every feature you need and sells at a great price. That said, it is not right for everyone. While the price is great, it is higher than many competing models. Most of those are not very good, but there is […]
All-Clad Whistling Tea Kettle Review
The All-Clad whistling tea kettle is the highest priced model we’ve reviewed. Is the high price justified? Yes, most definitely. But not for everyone. In fact, for most, we recommend a different model. More on that below toward the bottom of the review. So why do we recommend a different model? It costs less, but […]