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Green tea is a star! It has been popular in Japan and China for hundreds of years. But in the last decade, its popularity has skyrocketed in the west, too. Plenty of research has gone into the benefits of drinking green tea, but there are also still a lot of questions. And a lot of unverified claims. People will tell you that you absolutely need to drink green tea … [Read more...] about Drinking Green Tea On An Empty Stomach

Don't like the taste of regular tea? Then herbal teas are perfect for you. There are virtually endless options in terms of flavors, ranging from earthy and spicy, to sweet and fruity. In addition to the many flavors, most herbal teas also contain no caffeine and offer a wide range of health benefits. But there are so many different types of choose from, that finding … [Read more...] about Best Herbal Tea Brands (High Quality Teas At Great Prices)

It's a common question. But one that can be a bit confusing. New tea drinkers often wonder when to drink tea. They generally mean what time of day is best. But that question can also mean what time of year is best. Or on what occasions. Or during which type of weather. Or at what point in life. As a result, I've taken it upon myself to answer this question in every … [Read more...] about When To Drink Tea (Best Times To Drink Black Tea, Green Tea, Etc.)

Cold brew tea is not the same as brewing it hot and letting it cool. Brewing hot and brewing cold are actually surprisingly different, both in their flavor and their health benefits. Which is better? That depends on what you are looking for. All I can tell you is that both are great. In this article, we will take a closer look at cold brew green tea, including how … [Read more...] about Cold Green Tea Benefits (And How To Make Cold Brew Green Tea)

You have to give up so much while pregnant! Don't tell me tea is another sacrifice I have to make! You're in luck. It isn't. Depending on how much tea you drink, you may want to cut back a bit. Or switch to a different variety. But in general, tea is not only safe to drink while pregnant, it is actually good for you. Just make sure to keep caffeine intake in check … [Read more...] about Can A Pregnant Woman Drink Green Tea? (How About Other Types?)

Plain water is so boring. It also lacks the restorative, stress-busting and many other beneficial properties of a tea bath. But you want to make sure you do it right. Many of the commercial bath bombs you can buy contain unnecessary additives that are meant to give the water a nicer color or a pleasing fizz. But some are also unhealthy and can cause irritations in some … [Read more...] about How To Make Bath Tea: Soak In The Benefits Of A Homemade Herbal Bath

You know loose leaf tea is better than tea bags. It tastes better and has more health benefits. But tea bags are just so much easier and more convenient! If only there were a way to get the best of both worlds, right? Well, there is. Make your own bags. But isn't that even more work than brewing loose leaves? Yes and no. It takes work to make the bags, but … [Read more...] about DIY Tea Bags: Cheap And Easy Homemade Tea Pouches

Would you believe that having a cup of green tea right before bed time is actually beneficial? It's true! Not only does this give you a nice boost of some seriously healthy compounds right before going to sleep, green tea actually aids in relaxation and sleep. The only potential problem is the caffeine. Most green teas contain fairly low amounts of caffeine. A small … [Read more...] about Benefits Of Drinking Green Tea Before Bed

Nothing cools you down on a hot summer day like a cool, refreshing glass of iced tea. The only problem: most iced tea recipes call for a ton of sugar, which makes them almost as unhealthy as a soda. But there is a way to get a great-tasting iced tea without resorting to sugar. Or perhaps even without using any sweetener whatsoever. The answer is loose leaf tea. Not … [Read more...] about How To Make Iced Tea With Loose Leaf Tea

You want to like it. But you just don't know how to make green tea taste good. You really want to take advantage of all the health benefits you keep hearing and reading about. You also want something you can drink that isn't loaded with sugars or other unhealthy additives, but isn't just plain water. Green tea seems perfect in every way. Except for the … [Read more...] about How To Make Green Tea Taste Good Naturally