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Pros And Cons Of Rooibos Tea (Read Before You Drink!)
Rooibos tea is everywhere these days. It has been enjoying a surge in popularity. Primarily, people tout it as a great caffeine-free alternative to coffee, or green or black tea. But that is far from the only benefit. And it has its drawbacks as well. While many rave about the tea, few actually know all […]
What Does Rooibos Tea Taste Like? (Similar To An Old Favorite)
Rooibos tea has been enjoying a surge in popularity recently. And for good reason. It is incredibly healthy and it does not contain caffeine or tannins. That makes it a great alternative to drinks that do, like tea or coffee. But what does rooibos tea taste like? Can it compete with coffee or tea in […]
Japanese Vs Chinese Green Tea (Everything You Need To Know)
You can find green tea from a number of different countries. China, Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, South Korea and more al produce green tea. But the countries that produce the most green tea, and the most famous green teas, are Japan and China. In comparing Japanese vs Chinese green tea, we see a […]
What Does Yerba Mate Taste Like? (The Surprising Answer)
Yerba mate has been enjoying a surge in popularity in the US and Europe. Maybe you have a Brazilian, Argentinian or Uruguayan friend who drinks it. Or you learned about it from your favorite south American football (i.e. soccer) player. Either way, you’re curious about the drink. People seem to love it, so it must […]
Tea Bag To Stop Bleeding (Why It Works And How To Do It)
There are so many home remedies floating around. From butter on a burn, to copper bracelets for arthritis, to oatmeal baths for skin conditions, to cranberry juice for UTIs and on and on. Many of them are are useless. Some are downright harmful. But some also really work. Using a tea bag to stop bleeding […]
What Tea Gives You Energy? (8 Best Teas For Focus And Pep)
Sometimes you need a boost of energy. Of course, you could drink coffee. But maybe you’re looking to cut back. Or you don’t like the taste of coffee. Or, like me, you find the boost from coffee too “jittery”. Whatever the reason, you want a tea that can give you a similar kick in the […]
How To Make Matcha Tea Without Whisk (3 Alternatives)
Matcha has been enjoying a huge surge in popularity the past few years. And deservedly so. It is delicious and healthy. Plus it gives you a boost like coffee, but without the jitteriness. The only problem? Preparing it is not as easy as other types of tea. Perhaps you’ve seen online videos (like one I […]
What Happens If You Drink Expired Tea? (Risks To Be Aware Of)
Once you taste a quality loose leaf tea, you’ll never go back to tea bags again. But that loose leaf tea does get old. And when it does, it begins to lose its flavor and aroma. Tea bags suffer the same fate, although less so. They last longer than loose leaf tea. And they don’t […]
Is Chai Tea Safe During Pregnancy? (And How Much Of It?)
You give up a lot when you’re pregnant. Especially if you want to heed all of the advice and always do what is best for your baby. You’ve probably heard that caffeine is bad for pregnant women. Does that mean you have to give up you favorite caffeinated drinks? For example, is chai tea safe […]
What Alcohol Goes With Iced Tea? (9 Refreshing Recipes)
I remember the first time I had an alcoholic drink with tea. I was living in Japan and was out for dinner with some coworkers. One of them ordered a round of umeshu, a drink made with plums and shochu, a strong Japanese alcohol. It tasted amazing and led me to try all kinds of […]