Tea Advice

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

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)

Not everyone realizes this. Fasting doesn't just mean you can't eat. Most drinks are off limits, too. The generally accepted rule is that you can't consume anything with more than 50 calories. That rules out most canned or bottled drinks. But does it rule out tea? And if so does it rule out all types of tea? The answer is no. But also yes. Let's dive in and … [Read more...] about Does Tea Break A Fast? (And What You Can’t Add To 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)

I have some good news. If you're worried about your tea leaves going bad, don't. No matter how old they get, you can still drink them. But you may not want to. While they won't spoil, they will deteriorate. We'll get into what exactly that means below. We'll focus mostly on loose leaf tea leaves, but will touch on tea bags, too. We'll explain why further down, … [Read more...] about How Long Do Tea Leaves Last?

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)