In the past, good quality loose leaf white tea was difficult to find. Luckily, we now have the internet and its hundreds of tea shops. Most of them have white tea for sale. Unfortunately, much of it is low quality, but there are some wonderful exceptions. Below, I give you recommendations for the best values I've found, along with the highest quality white teas and the … [Read more...] about Where To Buy White Tea Online (Quality Tea At Good Prices)
Where to Buy Loose Leaf Tea Online
You haven't tried tea until you've had loose leaf tea. While some gourmet tea bags do contain quality tea leaves, even those are not as good as low quality loose leaves. And most tea bags are filled with whatever is left over after the best leaves have been sorted out for loose teas. In the past, quality tea leaves were not easy to come by in the west, but thanks to … [Read more...] about Where to Buy Loose Leaf Tea Online
Green Tea With Ginseng (Double the Health Benefits?)
Green tea with ginseng makes a lot of sense. But it's a pairing I hadn't heard of before. Surprising, since it turns out it's pretty common. And why not? Both green tea and ginseng have similar purported health benefits and no serious side effects, so pairing the two seems like a great idea. Yet, like me, many are unaware of this combination. Everyone knows that … [Read more...] about Green Tea With Ginseng (Double the Health Benefits?)
Where To Buy Green Tea Leaves Online
Loose leaf green tea is far better than tea bags. But you want to make sure you get high quality leaves. Buying green tea online makes the most sense for those of us who don't live near a quality tea shop. But given the huge number of vendors online, it isn't always easy to find a good one. How do you know which ones are good (not that many) and which ones are bad … [Read more...] about Where To Buy Green Tea Leaves Online
Switching From Coffee To Tea (Benefits And How To Make It Easy)
Tea and coffee are two of the most popular drinks in the world. Both are drunk socially, for their pick me up effect, and for hydration (more about hydration later). Coffee was long thought of as an unhealthy habit and only in recent years have scientists uncovered many benefits of drinking coffee. Nevertheless, coffee is not as healthy as tea. Over-consumption can … [Read more...] about Switching From Coffee To Tea (Benefits And How To Make It Easy)
Zojirushi CV-DCC50XT Hybrid Water Boiler And Warmer Review
Want to drink more tea, but hate waiting for water to boil? I can't tell you how many cups I've skipped because I was too impatient to wait for the water (it's sad, I know...). Then I got a water boiler and warmer. The Zojirushi CV-DCC50XT gives you hot water at the push of a button. With its variable temperature settings, you get water at the exact … [Read more...] about Zojirushi CV-DCC50XT Hybrid Water Boiler And Warmer Review
Best Tea Sets To Buy Online (All Styles Included)
Nothing beats a nice tea set. But "nice" depends on you. Do you prefer a Japanese style set? Or one from China? Or perhaps you like the fancy British style? Or a portable set for the road? Whichever style you want, there are hundreds of options available online. So what's the problem? There are hundreds of options available. With so many choices it's almost … [Read more...] about Best Tea Sets To Buy Online (All Styles Included)
Should You Give Green Tea to Your Kids?
Green tea is healthy. I’m assuming you already know that. Japanese people drink green tea by the gallons and they are among the healthiest people in the world. With one of the longest lifespans. Some people drink green tea to improve concentration, some do it for its cancer-fighting properties and some simply drink it for the taste. Whatever the case, green tea is gaining … [Read more...] about Should You Give Green Tea to Your Kids?
How To Make Your Own Green Tea Water Bomb Mask
The skin is our largest organ. And we expose our skin to all sorts of elements—from soaking up rays in summer to frosty winters settled by the fireplace. Our skin sees both dry, cold, conditions and times of a little too much sun. Skin sweats, peels and cracks, and we bomb it with makeup masks, lotions and potions. It is fair to say that our skin gets an absolute … [Read more...] about How To Make Your Own Green Tea Water Bomb Mask
What Is Yerba Mate And What Are Its Health Benefits
So you're wondering what Yerba Mate tea is exactly.... Well, let's start by pointing out that it isn't a tea at all. Strictly speaking, the word tea only refers to drinks made from the Camellia sinensis plant, of which there are 6 major types: white tea, yellow tea, green tea, oolong tea, black tea and pu-erh tea. Anything else that is often referred to as tea is not … [Read more...] about What Is Yerba Mate And What Are Its Health Benefits