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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?

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