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Brewing tea requires hot water, tea, and something to place all of this into in order to steep; to let hot water extract the flavor, aroma, and nutrients from the tea leaves. While any pot would do the trick, a teapot made just for the purpose of steeping will bring about the best results and … Read more Best Teapot
In a constant battle to keep our daily calorie count down, it is important to track everything we put in our bodies. Things we eat or drink on a daily basis (like tea) are easy to ignore, but the calories can add up quickly. Brewed tea by itself, regardless of whether it’s black, green, white, … Read more How Many Calories in Tea
In the West, it is quite common to see black or green tea served in restaurants and available in grocery stores. Another type of tea is becoming more popular, though! Oolong tea, a delicious bridge between green tea and black tea, spans a wide range of flavors that are hard to find with other classic … Read more Best Oolong Tea Reviews
There are many natural organic tea brands to choose from, and sometimes it can be hard to decide which natural tea brands to try. The best organic tea brands exhibit a combination of flavorful tea leaves and health benefits while upholding environmental and social responsibility. The Best Organic Tea Brands When it comes to the … Read more Best Organic Tea Brands
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
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
When searching for a gift to give to someone who loves tea, sometimes it can be overwhelming. Do they normally buy gadgets for themselves? Are they looking to try new flavors? Are they interested in the history of tea? To help you determine what to get your tea-loving friend or family member, here’s our list … Read more The 22 Best Gifts for Tea Lovers
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)
While brewing tea can be a simple process of placing tea leaves in hot water, having the correct tools can highly enhance the flavor of the end result. A Yixing teapot can help a good tea taste excellent. What is a Yixing Teapot? The Yixing Teapot is a traditional teapot used for brewing tea. Originating … Read more Yixing Teapot User Guide
Mushrooms have long been praised for their health benefits. Containing fiber and antioxidants, these fungi have been used in Eastern medicine since ancient times. Drinking mushroom tea has become quite popular, and making mushroom tea at home is an easy and healthy way to get the benefits of mushrooms into your body. What is Mushroom … Read more How to Make Mushroom Tea