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 specific 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 why you often see it called chai tea. Notice I wrote "various spices" … [Read more...] about Best Chai Tea: Traditional And Western Style (Reviews And Buyer’s Guide)
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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 so much on our plate that we can't stop the flood of anxious thoughts in … [Read more...] about Best Tea For Sleep Aid: A Healthier, Natural Alternative
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 just boil some water and toss a teabag in it? Not if you want your tea to taste the … [Read more...] about Tea Temperature (Best Brewing Temps For The Perfect Cup)
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 tea at an appropriate temperature. And it is rarely the temperature at which … [Read more...] about What Is The Right Temperature For Drinking Tea?
Best Tea Cups: Reviews And In-Depth Buyer’s Guide For 2021
Does it really matter what you drink your tea out of? Yes, it does! You already know that the kettle you use to heat the water and the teapot you use to brew the tea impact the flavor. Did you know that the material, shape, and size of the cup also have a major impact on the flavor and odor of your tea? Not only that, cups also impact the entire tea ritual. If … [Read more...] about Best Tea Cups: Reviews And In-Depth Buyer’s Guide For 2021
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 without a kettle, right? Use one of those methods to make your tea without a kettle. You can heat water in a … [Read more...] about How To Make Tea Without A Kettle (Using Tools We All Have)
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 go into those below. But there are also times when it makes sense to brew directly in the kettle. For … [Read more...] about How To Make Tea In A Kettle (And Why You Usually Shouldn’t)
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 one that is. It costs much less than the Cuisinox and has all the same … [Read more...] about Cuisinox Whistling Tea Kettle Review
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 has more features. There are a few key things this … [Read more...] about All-Clad Whistling Tea Kettle Review
Le Creuset Q9401-17 Whistling Tea Kettle Review
You can see at first glance that the Le Creuset Q9401 kettle is very different from the rest. They're all silver. The Le Creuset comes in 9 different colors and none of them are silver. Does this make the Le Creuset better? Of course not. It just makes it different. Color isn't the only thing. Its size also sets it apart. It is the smallest of our top whistling … [Read more...] about Le Creuset Q9401-17 Whistling Tea Kettle Review