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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)

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)

Want to add a kick of mint to your tea without having to chomp on leaves in every other sip? Interested in enjoying your exotic new blend without any floating tea particles dampening your drinking experience?   If you answered yes to either, try a tea infuser. Brewing a cup of tea is therapeutic, but can become messy. Tea infusers are every tea lover's secret weapon to … [Read more...] about How To Use A Tea Infuser (And Common Mistakes To Avoid)

Do you have to use a teapot? Of course not. You can brew tea in just about any kind of vessel, including right in the cup from which you plan to drink it. Many mugs come with built-in infusers. And for ones that don't, there are plenty of tea strainers available that fit into any standard cup. But if you're making tea for more than one person, or if you want more than … [Read more...] about How To Make Tea In A Teapot The Right Way

Do you drink tea in the morning? If not, you should. Tea beats any alternative morning drink. Whether you start your morning with coffee or orange juice, tea is better than both. True, it doesn't have the vitamin C of orange juice, but it has a lot of other health benefits and far more of them. And apart from fresh-squeezed juice, most juices are actually quite … [Read more...] about Benefits Of Drinking Tea In The Morning (Some Will Surprise You)

Why do you drink tea in the morning? Is it to help provide a boost of energy, perhaps as a substitute to coffee? Or is it to relax with a hot drink that warms you up on a cold morning? The benefits of drinking tea in the morning are many. And depending on that reason, the best tea for you will be different. Some teas make great replacements for coffees. Others are … [Read more...] about Best Tea To Drink In The Morning For A Boost Into The Day

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)