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Have you ever drunk a cup of cloudy tea? Then you know what it does to the flavor....absolutely nothing. I just thought I'd put it into perspective. If you occasionally get a cloudy cup of tea, it is nothing to worry about. I'll explain why it gets cloudy below and also tell you how to avoid the issue in the future, if it bothers you. It is generally more of a … [Read more...] about Why Is My Tea Cloudy? (And How To Prevent It)

Not everyone realizes this. Fasting doesn't just mean you can't eat. Most drinks are off limits, too. The generally accepted rule is that you can't consume anything with more than 50 calories. That rules out most canned or bottled drinks. But does it rule out tea? And if so does it rule out all types of tea? The answer is no. But also yes. Let's dive in and … [Read more...] about Does Tea Break A Fast? (And What You Can’t Add To It)

That's not just a clickbait title. What you read below will surprise you. That's because so much of the information you find online regarding the caffeine content of various teas is flat out wrong. Almost all sources tell you that black tea has the most caffeine. But that isn't really true. Black tea leaves actually tend to have less caffeine than other tea leaves. … [Read more...] about Which Tea Has The Most Caffeine? (The Answer Will Surprise You)

Can tea really go bad? Yes and no. It won't spoil like meat or most other foods. At worst it can grow mold, but that is rare. Most of the time, the tea leaves just dry out over time. This impacts the flavor. We'll cover this in more detail below. First, let's tackle the main question and learn how to tell if tea is bad. It turns out the answer is surprisingly … [Read more...] about How To Tell If Tea Is Bad (And What To Do With It)

I have some good news. If you're worried about your tea leaves going bad, don't. No matter how old they get, you can still drink them. But you may not want to. While they won't spoil, they will deteriorate. We'll get into what exactly that means below. We'll focus mostly on loose leaf tea leaves, but will touch on tea bags, too. We'll explain why further down, … [Read more...] about How Long Do Tea Leaves Last?

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