Think of your favorite food in the world. Now imagine having nothing else for the rest of your life. Just your favorite food for every meal, over and over again. It's just too much, right? No matter how good something is, you can always have too much of it. Herbal teas have a ton of health benefits. But you can probably guess that it's possible to overdo it. The … [Read more...] about Can You Drink Too Much Herbal Tea? (And What Happens?)
Tea Advice
What Tea Is Good For Headaches?
Most headaches are tension and stress related. As such, any tea can help. Just the act of taking a minute to slow down and enjoy a cup of tea will reduce feelings of stress and bring some headache relief. But some types of tea have actually been shown to actively combat headaches. Not only that, they also have tons of other positive effects. Even if you try one and … [Read more...] about What Tea Is Good For Headaches?
What Happens If You Smoke Tea?
Whenever someone asks me this question, I always wonder why. Do you just like to smoke random things and you're wondering if tea could be one of them? Did you hear that some people smoke tea and you're wondering if it's true (and if you're missing out)? Are you looking for another way to get the health benefits of tea, apart from drinking or eating it? If you have a … [Read more...] about What Happens If You Smoke Tea?
Does Green Tea Stain Your Teeth?
I drink more than 10 cups of tea throughout the day, almost every single day. And I've been doing this for 20 years. I don't only drink green tea, but the truth is, all teas have a similar effect on your teeth. Keep reading to learn exactly what tea can do to your teeth. You will also learn what you can do about it. In the end, that is the most important question, … [Read more...] about Does Green Tea Stain Your Teeth?
Best Way To Store Loose Leaf Tea To Ensure It Stays Fresh
Tea can last a while. But you need to store it correctly. Stored incorrectly, the quality deteriorates rapidly. This results in a brewed cup with less flavor and more bitterness. This goes for tea bags, too, but those are generally not all that fresh anyway. That is why proper storage is much more important for loose leaf tea. So what is the best way to store … [Read more...] about Best Way To Store Loose Leaf Tea To Ensure It Stays Fresh
Why Is My Tea Cloudy? (And How To Prevent It)
Have you ever drunk a cup of cloudy tea? Then you know what it does to the flavor....absolutely nothing. I just thought I'd put it into perspective. If you occasionally get a cloudy cup of tea, it is nothing to worry about. I'll explain why it gets cloudy below and also tell you how to avoid the issue in the future, if it bothers you. It is generally more of a … [Read more...] about Why Is My Tea Cloudy? (And How To Prevent It)
How To Tell If Tea Is Bad (And What To Do With It)
Can tea really go bad? Yes and no. It won't spoil like meat or most other foods. At worst it can grow mold, but that is rare. Most of the time, the tea leaves just dry out over time. This impacts the flavor. We'll cover this in more detail below. First, let's tackle the main question and learn how to tell if tea is bad. It turns out the answer is surprisingly … [Read more...] about How To Tell If Tea Is Bad (And What To Do With It)
What To Do With Used Tea Bags (27 Surprising Uses To Enhance Your Life)
Let me guess. You throw your tea bags away. Most do. But maybe you shouldn't Most types are not 100% biodegradable. But even when they are, more trash is never great for the environment. Luckily, you don't have to add to the landfill. I bet you didn't know that there are tons of creative ways to reuse your used tea bags; ways that benefit your home, your skin, and … [Read more...] about What To Do With Used Tea Bags (27 Surprising Uses To Enhance Your Life)
Tea For Flu (Best Teas For Cold And Flu Season)
It's only a matter of time. It's that time of year again, where everyone around you seems to be sniffling. You can hold out for a while, but eventually, the cold or flu will hit you too. But it doesn't have to. You can take preventative measures and reduce your risk of getting sick. And if you're already sick, you can take measures to minimize your symptoms and to … [Read more...] about Tea For Flu (Best Teas For Cold And Flu Season)
Can I Mix Green Tea With Normal Tea? (Black Tea Or Any Other Type)
I love the taste of green tea. But not everyone agrees. Many people want to drink green tea, but don't really like the flavor. So they need ways to make it taste better. One of those ways is to mix it with other drinks. And if you already like black tea (what we think of as normal tea in the west), it only makes sense to ask "Can I mix green tea with normal … [Read more...] about Can I Mix Green Tea With Normal Tea? (Black Tea Or Any Other Type)