Tea Advice

Green tea is a wonder drink! It cures every ailment known to man, including digestive issues! Does that sound familiar? We've all read and heard about everything green tea can do for us over and over. But the thing is: we are all different. Green tea might have one effect on me and the total opposite effect on others. Does green tea make you gassy, even though … [Read more...] about Does Green Tea Make You Gassy? (The Smelly Truth)

I want to be upfront about this. I do not like sweet tea. Never have. It is far too sweet for my taste buds. However, I know many people love it. Especially in the southern United States. So I will do my best to keep my own opinion of sweet tea out of this article and only focus on the facts Let's get to the question at hand: is sweet tea better than … [Read more...] about Is Sweet Tea Better Than Soda? (The Surprising Truth)

I travel a lot. Sometimes for years on end. This means I often only have a single pair of shoes available. At most two. They get a lot of time on my feet and not much time to air out. Eventually, they start to stink.  And once the smell gets bad, I end up having to throw the shoes away. I've tried so many different sprays, but none of them worked. Then … [Read more...] about How To Get Rid Of Shoe Odor With Tea Bags (It Works!)

First things first. Cold sores and fever blisters are the same thing. I know you probably already know that, but I just want to avoid any confusion. I'll be using both terms interchangeably throughout this article. With that out of the way, let's get to the real question. Can you use tea bags for fever blisters, or is it just one of those old home remedies that … [Read more...] about Tea Bags For Fever Blisters (Cold Sore Remedy Or Waste Of Tea?)

We all know that tea is healthy. Most of the time. There are also instances where tea can do more harm than good. Is tooth extraction one of those instances? Can I drink tea after wisdom teeth removal, or should I wait until the wound has healed a bit? If that is the case, how long do I need to wait? Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about … [Read more...] about Can I Drink Tea After Wisdom Teeth Removal? (The Surprising Truth)

Does it seem like tea bags can do anything? In addition to making actual tea, of course. On this site alone, we have a number of articles about unusual uses for tea bags. And there are many more. Even your dentist may have some unusual uses for them. Some dentists recommend using tea bags for tooth pain. But does it actually work? Keep reading to find out. We … [Read more...] about Tea Bags For Tooth Pain (Everything You Need To Know)

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 have nearly as much flavor to begin with, so there is less to lose. But they get old … [Read more...] about What Happens If You Drink Expired Tea? (Risks To Be Aware Of)

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 during pregnancy, or is this delicious drink another of the many sacrifices … [Read more...] about Is Chai Tea Safe During Pregnancy? (And How Much Of It?)

The word tea can mean many things. Traditionally, it refers to an infusion of the Camellia sinensis plant like green tea, black tea, white tea and others. But we also use the word to refer to any number of tisanes made with various herbs. One major difference is that true tea contains caffeine, while many herbal teas do not. If you are looking for a tea that does … [Read more...] about What Tea Does Not Have Caffeine? (10 Naturally Decaf Teas)

You've probably been told not to drink tea before bedtime. That it can keep you awake. That may be true for some teas. But not all. Many teas contain no caffeine at all. And some can actually help you go to sleep. These teas are known to help us relax and drift off op sleep. Keep reading to learn what tea is good for sleep. We'll also let you know exactly why … [Read more...] about What Tea Is Good For Sleep? (10 Great Bedtime Teas)