Cold brew tea is not the same as brewing it hot and letting it cool. Brewing hot and brewing cold are actually surprisingly different, both in their flavor and their health benefits. Which is better? That depends on what you are looking for. All I can tell you is that both are great. In this article, we will take a closer look at cold brew green tea, including how … [Read more...] about Cold Green Tea Benefits (Some Added Health Benefits Over Hot Tea)
Can A Pregnant Woman Drink Green Tea? (How About Other Types?)
You have to give up so much while pregnant! Don't tell me tea is another sacrifice I have to make! You're in luck. It isn't. Depending on how much tea you drink, you may want to cut back a bit. Or switch to a different variety. But in general, tea is not only safe to drink while pregnant, it is actually good for you. Just make sure to keep caffeine intake in … [Read more...] about Can A Pregnant Woman Drink Green Tea? (How About Other Types?)
How To Make Bath Tea: Soak In The Benefits Of A Homemade Herbal Bath
Plain water is so boring. It also lacks the restorative, stress-busting and many other beneficial properties of a tea bath. But you want to make sure you do it right. Many of the commercial bath bombs you can buy contain unnecessary additives that are meant to give the water a nicer color or a pleasing fizz. But some are also unhealthy and can cause irritations in some … [Read more...] about How To Make Bath Tea: Soak In The Benefits Of A Homemade Herbal Bath
DIY Tea Bags: Cheap And Easy Homemade Tea Pouches
You know loose leaf tea is better than tea bags. It tastes better and has more health benefits. But tea bags are just so much easier and more convenient! If only there were a way to get the best of both worlds, right? Well, there is. Make your own bags. But isn't that even more work than brewing loose leaves? Yes and no. It takes work to make the bags, but … [Read more...] about DIY Tea Bags: Cheap And Easy Homemade Tea Pouches
Benefits Of Drinking Green Tea Before Bed
Would you believe that having a cup of green tea right before bed time is actually beneficial? It's true! Not only does this give you a nice boost of some seriously healthy compounds right before going to sleep, green tea actually aids in relaxation and sleep. The only potential problem is the caffeine. Most green teas contain fairly low amounts of caffeine. A small … [Read more...] about Benefits Of Drinking Green Tea Before Bed
How To Make Iced Tea With Loose Leaf Tea
Nothing cools you down on a hot summer day like a cool, refreshing glass of iced tea. The only problem: most iced tea recipes call for a ton of sugar, which makes them almost as unhealthy as a soda. But there is a way to get a great-tasting iced tea without resorting to sugar. Or perhaps even without using any sweetener whatsoever. The answer is loose leaf tea. Not … [Read more...] about How To Make Iced Tea With Loose Leaf Tea
How To Make Green Tea Taste Good Naturally
You want to like it. But you just don't know how to make green tea taste good. You really want to take advantage of all the health benefits you keep hearing and reading about. You also want something you can drink that isn't loaded with sugars or other unhealthy additives, but isn't just plain water. Green tea seems perfect in every way. Except for the … [Read more...] about How To Make Green Tea Taste Good Naturally
How To Make Yerba Mate Tea (In The Traditional Style)
You really want to give yerba mate a try, but you are a bit afraid. You know there is a lot of tradition behind this drink and you've seen people enjoying it in an almost ritualistic fashion. And you have no idea how to make yerba mate tea the right way. The traditional way. I have good news for you. First of all: there is no "right way." Even the traditional way … [Read more...] about How To Make Yerba Mate Tea (In The Traditional Style)
How Long Does Brewed Tea Last?
Sometimes you end up with far more tea than you could ever drink. Perhaps you simply brewed too much hot tea by accident. Or you made a large batch of iced tea that you hope will last for several days. But how long does brewed tea last? Short answer: it lasts up to 5 days in the fridge and up to 6 months in the freezer. But that's not always true. There are … [Read more...] about How Long Does Brewed Tea Last?
How To Prepare Green Tea Like A Chinese Or Japanese Tea House
Tea in a good tea house is special. I spent a lot of time in Asia and the best cups of green tea I had were all in tea houses in China and Japan. I always thought how nice it would be if every cup of green tea I had could taste like that. If I could brew a similar cup of tea myself at home. With Japanese green tea, it is difficult. You can do it, but the tea is … [Read more...] about How To Prepare Green Tea Like A Chinese Or Japanese Tea House