Tea Information

I always feel I should explain this. Even though you probably already know. The phrase "chai tea" is redundant. Those two words mean the same thing. "Chai" is the word for "tea" in a number of languages, including Hindi. And India is where what we refer to as "chai tea" originates. But that has little to do with today's topic. You want to know what chai tea tastes … [Read more...] about What Does Chai Tea Taste Like? (Including Popular Variants)

I drink a lot of tea. At times, it does make my mouth feel a little dry. But generally, I don't notice this issue. However, everyone reacts differently to some of the components in tea. And there are many different kinds of tea. Getting a bit of dry mouth from drinking tea is not unusual. But what causes this? Why does tea make my mouth dry? It actually comes … [Read more...] about Why Does Tea Make My Mouth Dry? (And What You Can Do About It)

Green tea contains compounds that help you relax. But it also contains caffeine. Do those helpful compounds outweigh the caffeine? Or is it the other way around? Does green tea keep you awake, or does it actually help you sleep? Most people will tell you to avoid drinking any tea made from the Camellia sinensis plant before bedtime, because they all contain … [Read more...] about Does Green Tea Keep You Awake? (The Answer May Surprise You!)

Tea contains caffeine. And you may have heard that caffeine is a diuretic. Diuretics cause an increase in urine production, which means you end up expelling more water. If you end up expelling more water than you take in, you could end up dehydrated. But tea is primarily water. Does the intake of so much water not offset the increase in urination? Keep reading … [Read more...] about Can Tea Dehydrate You? (Which Teas You Need To Worry About)

Tea bags are convenient. They allow you to quickly and easily brew a cup of tea anytime and anywhere. All you need is a cup or glass and hot water. But tea bags have a number of disadvantages, too. Top on the list for me is that the quality of the tea does not come close to loose leaf tea. Simply put: most tea bags just don't taste very good. Another big issue is … [Read more...] about Are Tea Bags Compostable? (What You Need To Know)

You may have heard that tea causes kidney stones. But it is not quite so simply. For one, there are many different types of tea. They all contain different nutrients and other compounds. Furthermore, some people are more predisposed to developing kidney stones than others. So can tea cause kidney stones, then? It depends on a combination of the two … [Read more...] about Can Tea Cause Kidney Stones? (What You Need To Know)

Do you sometimes feel nauseous after having a cup of tea. Or perhaps you feel nauseous after every cup of black tea, green tea, oolong tea, etc.? Don't worry, it happens. While most people only become nauseated after drinking large amounts of tea, some are more sensitive to certain components in the tea. In that case, you may feel queasy after a single cup. If … [Read more...] about Why Does Tea Make Me Nauseous? (And What You Can Do)

You're may be a little confused by now. If you've been trying to research whether tea can cause constipation , chances are you've come across several answers. And one of those answers was 'yes', while another was 'no'. What gives? Can tea cause constipation or not? The confusion comes from the word 'tea' itself. Some people use it only to refer to true tea, meaning … [Read more...] about Can Tea Cause Constipation? (Some Yes And Some Relieves It)