We all know green tea is healthy. But it also has some potential side effects. And there are possible green tea interactions with medications you need to worry about, too. Generally, you won't have any issues if you just drink a cup or two per day. Nevertheless, it pays to know about possible issues with certain medications. And if you are taking any of those … [Read more...] about Green Tea Interactions With Medications (What You Need To Know)
Green Tea And Kidney Stones (Everything You Need To Know)
I was very wrong in my thinking about green tea and kidney stones. Ever since I witnessed my roommate in college suffer miserably from kidney stones, I've been scared of getting them myself. And I remember reading an article many years ago that claimed tea can cause kidney stones. I drink a lot of tea, so that article caused me much worry. Until I learned the … [Read more...] about Green Tea And Kidney Stones (Everything You Need To Know)
Bancha Vs Sencha (Similar But Also Quite Different)
I remember the first time I tried to buy tea in Japan. I couldn't read any of the packaging and had no idea what to get. I could tell it was all green tea (mostly bancha and sencha I later learned), so I figured it was basically the same. Now I know that there are actually some big differences between bancha vs sencha. Differences that result in a very different … [Read more...] about Bancha Vs Sencha (Similar But Also Quite Different)
Sencha Tea Benefits (10 Healthy Reasons To Drink Sencha)
Aren't the sencha tea benefits the same as the benefits of green tea? Well, sencha is a Japanese green tea, so yes, they are. For the most part anyway. Different types of green tea undergo different processing. They also grow in different regions and under variable environmental conditions. All that just means that sencha basically gives you the same health … [Read more...] about Sencha Tea Benefits (10 Healthy Reasons To Drink Sencha)
Matcha Side Effects (What You Need To Know)
We all know matcha has a ton of health benefits. But there are also some matcha side effects you need to know about. They can hit some people pretty hard. People with certain health conditions need to be especially careful. Of course, I don't want to scare you. Matcha is perfectly fine for most people (in moderation) But you do want to make sure you know about … [Read more...] about Matcha Side Effects (What You Need To Know)
Matcha Vs Moringa (Which is Better?)
Readers often expect me to know everything about tea. I don't. I know a lot and started this site to teach people about tea. But sometimes my readers end up teaching me something new. When someone recently asked me to compare matcha vs moringa, I had to admit I had never heard of moringa. So I hired a writer who knows a lot about both drinks to write this … [Read more...] about Matcha Vs Moringa (Which is Better?)
Green Tea Alternatives (8 Other Healthy Drinks To Try)
Green tea is great, but it's not for everyone. Some simply don't like the taste. Others might feel nauseous after drinking it. Or even suffer an allergic reaction. Luckily, there are plenty of great green tea alternatives available. Some are also made from the tea plant, but simply offer a different flavor profile. Others are made from completely different … [Read more...] about Green Tea Alternatives (8 Other Healthy Drinks To Try)
Is Green Tea Good For Diabetics? (Get The Facts)
I do not have diabetes myself. But I have many friends and family members who do. And I see how they struggle to know what they can and can't eat or drink. Even things that are healthy overall can be off limits to diabetics. Is green tea good for diabetics or is it another healthy thing people with diabetes need to avoid? That's what we are going to find out … [Read more...] about Is Green Tea Good For Diabetics? (Get The Facts)
Green Tea Allergy (Everything You Need To Know)
Do you think you may have a green tea allergy? It is possible, but exceedingly rare. And usually, it's not even the tea itself that is at fault. But if you get an allergic reaction shortly after drinking (or even touching) green tea, there is a chance you are allergic to it. Or at least to certain components or additives. Keep reading to learn all about green tea … [Read more...] about Green Tea Allergy (Everything You Need To Know)
Green Tea During Pregnancy (Everything You Need To Know)
As a man, I have no personal experience here. But I think I can safely say that being pregnant is hard. Very hard. And on top of everything else, you have to completely change what you eat and drink. Does that mean you have to give up green tea? Or can you still drink green tea during pregnancy? As is usually the case, the answer is: it depends. Keep reading … [Read more...] about Green Tea During Pregnancy (Everything You Need To Know)