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Honey in tea divides people. Some tea drinkers won't have their tea any other way. Others refuse to add honey, or anything else, to their tea. Some even consider it sacrilegious to drink tea any way but plain. Personally, I prefer my tea plain, too. But I also like the flavor of honey added to tea. And I can't deny the additional health benefits. Both tea and … [Read more...] about Benefits Of Honey In Tea (+The Common Mistake That Limits Benefits)

Green tea is the healthiest drink on earth! Except for white tea! Nothing beats white tea! I can't tell you how many times I've read that one of these teas is healthier than the other, or superior in some other way. But the truth is: when it comes to white tea vs green tea, there is not much difference in terms of health benefits. The same goes for oolong, black, … [Read more...] about White Tea Vs Green Tea (Which Is The Better Choice For You?)

Adding milk to coffee is common. As is adding milk to black tea. But can you add milk to green tea in the same way? Of course, you can add milk to green tea. You can add milk to anything you want. The real question is if it is a good idea. And that is where things differ a lot from black tea or coffee. Keep reading to learn why it is not a good idea to add … [Read more...] about Can You Add Milk To Green Tea? (Why You Shouldn’t)

Is there even a difference? At first glance, Irish vs English Breakfast tea seems to be mostly the same. But there are a few key differences. The most important one concerns the composition of each blend, which affects the strength of the tea. One of these two teas is considerably stronger. That makes the two distinct enough that one or the other will definitely … [Read more...] about What Is The Difference Between Irish And English Breakfast Tea?

If you're looking for me to tell you which of these teas is better, you will be disappointed. I love them both and simply can't choose. Of course, that assumes good quality teas. The black tea we tend to drink in the west is usually pretty unexciting in terms of flavor. That's probably why it has become normal to add milk and sugar to it. Good black teas are much … [Read more...] about Oolong Tea Vs Black Tea (Which Is Right For You?)

How much do you know already? Do you know that tea is an herb? So technically, tea from the tea plant (like green tea) should be an herbal tea? But that it is not, in fact, considered an herbal tea? Confused yet? Honestly, it doesn't really make all that much sense. There are too many overlapping definitions. But I do believe I can clear things up a little … [Read more...] about Is Green Tea An Herbal Tea? (The Difference Gets A Bit Confusing)

Tea goes bad, just like everything else. But not right away, of course. Personally, I always drink my tea right after I brew it, because I enjoy it hot. So this is never an issue for me. But perhaps you like to brew a large amount at once and drink it over time. Or you're making tea in advance for a party or picnic the next day. Whatever the reason, sometimes you … [Read more...] about Does Tea Have To Be Refrigerated? (And How It Affects Flavor)

All you need to make a cup of tea is tea leaves and hot water. Some people believe you need boiling water, but that is only true for some teas. But no matter the type of tea and the temperature of water you need, you will need to heat the water to the correct temperature somehow. And the microwave presents itself as an obvious solution, if you don't have an electric or … [Read more...] about Can You Microwave Water For Tea? (Don’t Do It)