Best Tea for Stress and Depression

Problems at home, school, the workplace, or reliving negative experiences from our past can all add up to cause higher levels of stress or depression. Our day-to-day lives are full of moments that can dig inside of our heads and distract us from responsibilities, causing friction with our loved ones or even adverse health effects. … Read more Best Tea for Stress and Depression

Matcha Tea Review: Kama Matcha

BRAND: Matcha Source  |  TEA: “Kama Matcha”  |  GRADE: Ceremonial Grade  |  ORIGIN: Japan Preparation of Matcha Source “Kama Matcha” I prepared this matcha using 2 chashaku scoops (roughly a teaspoon) and 3 oz of purified water at just below 180 degrees Fahrenheit (note that Matcha Source recommends a 180 degree temperature for the best matcha … Read more Matcha Tea Review: Kama Matcha

Tea Review: Shan Lin XI High Mountain Concubine Oolong (By Eco-Cha)

Brand: Eco-ChaType: Shan Lin Xi High Mountain Concubine Oolong Origin: Zhu Shan, Nantou, Taiwan (1500m elevation, Summer2014)Preparation: 6 steeps, gongfu style (gaiwan). Rinse / 20 seconds / 30 seconds / 45 seconds / 55 seconds / 60 seconds / 90 secondsTemperature: 185 F I’m very pleased to now have Eco-Cha on my radar, and especially appreciative of their story and mission … Read more Tea Review: Shan Lin XI High Mountain Concubine Oolong (By Eco-Cha)