Tea Advice

The word tea can mean many things. Traditionally, it refers to an infusion of the Camellia sinensis plant like green tea, black tea, white tea and others. But we also use the word to refer to any number of tisanes made with various herbs. One major difference is that true tea contains caffeine, while many herbal teas do not. If you are looking for a tea that does … [Read more...] about What Tea Does Not Have Caffeine? (10 Naturally Decaf Teas)

You've probably been told not to drink tea before bedtime. That it can keep you awake. That may be true for some teas. But not all. Many teas contain no caffeine at all. And some can actually help you go to sleep. These teas are known to help us relax and drift off op sleep. Keep reading to learn what tea is good for sleep. We'll also let you know exactly why … [Read more...] about What Tea Is Good For Sleep? (10 Great Bedtime Teas)

Tea goes bad, just like everything else. But not right away, of course. Personally, I always drink my tea right after I brew it, because I enjoy it hot. So this is never an issue for me. But perhaps you like to brew a large amount at once and drink it over time. Or you're making tea in advance for a party or picnic the next day. Whatever the reason, sometimes you … [Read more...] about Does Tea Have To Be Refrigerated? (And How It Affects Flavor)

When you want to store something a long time, you freeze it. Why should tea be any different? It certainly makes sense to ask if you can freeze tea bags. But there are also some things that don't really need to be frozen, because they last quite a long time at room temperature. Tea is one of those things. But does it last longer when frozen? And does freezing … [Read more...] about Can You Freeze Tea Bags? (And Is There Even A Need To?)

Did you accidentally swallow some tea leaves while drinking a cup made with loose leaf tea? Or are you thinking of consuming tea leaves on their own or in a recipe? Whatever your reason for asking this question, the answer is the same. There is no harm in eating tea leaves. That brings up another question. Is there any benefit to eating tea leaves? There is. You … [Read more...] about Can You Eat Tea Leaves? (Good Idea Or Trip To Hospital?)

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?)

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)

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?)