Tea Information

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)

Acidic food and drinks can cause us problems. They can cause kidney stones, bone and muscle deterioration, can damage our teeth, and much more. But that's only if they are consumed in excess. Even the most acidic teas won't cause you any problems. Unless you consume more than a few cups a day or your body is especially acidic already. Despite that, it makes sense … [Read more...] about Is Green Tea Acidic? (What About Black Tea Or Herbal Teas?)

Green tea is hugely beneficial. We all know that already. And it is no different during your period. Green tea has some amazing benefits to help you through this difficult time. But it also has some negative side effects that can make your period worse. The good news is that you can easily minimize (or avoid altogether) those bad effects. Keep reading to learn … [Read more...] about Green Tea Side Effects On Periods (And How To Minimize Negative Ones)

Have you ever had bad-tasting matcha? Then you probably had matcha that went bad. Or you bought a cheap brand that used low quality tea. And sometime, cheap brands use tea that was never fresh to begin with, on top of it being low quality. That said, matcha that has gone bad is not the end of the world. Keep reading to learn how fast matcha can go bad and how you … [Read more...] about Does Matcha Go Bad? (Plus What You Can Do About It)

Black currant tea contains a ton of healthy compounds. They combine to offer some amazing health benefits. In other words: this is a great tea to drink. It tastes great and improves your overall health. But what about caffeine? Does black currant tea contain caffeine? This is an important question, whether you want caffeine in your tea or not. Keep reading for … [Read more...] about Does Black Currant Tea Have Caffeine? (Plus The Health Benefits)