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Jasmine tea has a ton of caffeine. It also has very little. The truth is: how much caffeine is in your jasmine tea can vary greatly. For that reason, we can't simply give you an amount and call it a day. We can give you a range, but it is a large range. What we need to do is explain what factors affect the amount of caffeine in your jasmine tea. That way, you can … [Read more...] about How Much Caffeine In Jasmine Tea? (Ignore All The Misinformation)

Let me guess. You throw your tea bags away. Most do. But maybe you shouldn't Most types are not 100% biodegradable. But even when they are, more trash is never great for the environment. Luckily, you don't have to add to the landfill. I bet you didn't know that there are tons of creative ways to reuse your used tea bags; ways that benefit your home, your skin, and … [Read more...] about What To Do With Used Tea Bags (27 Surprising Uses To Enhance Your Life)

It's only a matter of time. It's that time of year again, where everyone around you seems to be sniffling. You can hold out for a while, but eventually, the cold or flu will hit you too. But it doesn't have to. You can take preventative measures and reduce your risk of getting sick. And if you're already sick, you can take measures to minimize your symptoms and to … [Read more...] about Tea For Flu (Best Teas For Cold And Flu Season)

I love the taste of green tea. But not everyone agrees. Many people want to drink green tea, but don't really like the flavor. So they need ways to make it taste better. One of those ways is to mix it with other drinks. And if you already like black tea (what we think of as normal tea in the west), it only makes sense to ask "Can I mix green tea with normal … [Read more...] about Can I Mix Green Tea With Normal Tea? (Black Tea Or Any Other Type)

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 tons of health benefits, too. Of course, there's nothing wrong with a refreshing cup of … [Read more...] about Hot Tea In Summer? Best Teas To Drink In Warm Weather

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 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)

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?