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Green tea is called green tea for a reason. It's supposed to be green. Isn't it? Well, not always. Some types of green tea brew to a brownish color. The majority are actually more yellowish than green. But green tea that is brown can also indicate that something is amiss. Keep reading to learn why your tea might be brown and whether you have a case where it's … [Read more...] about Why Is My Green Tea Brown? (And Is It A Problem?)

Both pu'er and oolong are not common in the west. That is a shame. They are hugely popular in China. And for good reason. They both bring something completely different to the table than black, green or white tea. And they have the same health benefits, along with a few unique ones. In short: you owe it to yourself to try them. But which one to try? My … [Read more...] about Oolong Vs Pu-Erh Tea (Which Should You Be Drinking?)

Green tea is more popular and better known. It seems every day there is a new article about green tea in the news. Oolong tea does not get nearly the same press. But did you know that oolong tea is far more prized in China, the home of both types of tea? Does that mean that oolong tea is better than green tea? Not at all. But it does mean that oolong tea … [Read more...] about Oolong Vs Green Tea (Which Should You Be Drinking?)

Acidic food and drinks can cause us problems. They can cause kidney stones, bone and muscle deterioration, can damage our teeth, and much more. But that's only if they are consumed in excess. Even the most acidic teas won't cause you any problems. Unless you consume more than a few cups a day or your body is especially acidic already. Despite that, it makes sense … [Read more...] about Is Green Tea Acidic? (What About Black Tea Or Herbal Teas?)

Cleaning a silver teapot can be frustrating. There are so many different methods out there, but few are actually effective. Most leave you with a dirty teapot at best, and a scratched up and blemished one at worst. So how do you clean silver teapots? And do so in a way that leaves them in a perfect and brilliantly shiny condition? Keep reading for complete … [Read more...] about How To Clean Silver Teapots (The Only 2 Methods That Work)

Green tea is hugely beneficial. We all know that already. And it is no different during your period. Green tea has some amazing benefits to help you through this difficult time. But it also has some negative side effects that can make your period worse. The good news is that you can easily minimize (or avoid altogether) those bad effects. Keep reading to learn … [Read more...] about Green Tea Side Effects On Periods (And How To Minimize Negative Ones)

Have you ever had bad-tasting matcha? Then you probably had matcha that went bad. Or you bought a cheap brand that used low quality tea. And sometime, cheap brands use tea that was never fresh to begin with, on top of it being low quality. That said, matcha that has gone bad is not the end of the world. Keep reading to learn how fast matcha can go bad and how you … [Read more...] about Does Matcha Go Bad? (Plus What You Can Do About It)

Black currant tea contains a ton of healthy compounds. They combine to offer some amazing health benefits. In other words: this is a great tea to drink. It tastes great and improves your overall health. But what about caffeine? Does black currant tea contain caffeine? This is an important question, whether you want caffeine in your tea or not. Keep reading for … [Read more...] about Does Black Currant Tea Have Caffeine? (Plus The Health Benefits)

Think of your favorite food in the world. Now imagine having nothing else for the rest of your life. Just your favorite food for every meal, over and over again. It's just too much, right? No matter how good something is, you can always have too much of it. Herbal teas have a ton of health benefits. But you can probably guess that it's possible to overdo it. The … [Read more...] about Can You Drink Too Much Herbal Tea? (And What Happens?)

We've all been there, right? You're halfway through your morning cup of tea and you suddenly have to run to the bathroom. Wait...I haven't been there. Have you? If I'm honest, tea has never made me have to poop. Definitely not in the same way that coffee can. But tea does have some laxative properties. And some kinds of tea--herbal teas, not ones made from the … [Read more...] about Why Does Tea Make You Poop?