Tea Information

We've all been there, right? You're halfway through your morning cup of tea and you suddenly have to run to the bathroom. Wait...I haven't been there. Have you? If I'm honest, tea has never made me have to poop. Definitely not in the same way that coffee can. But tea does have some laxative properties. And some kinds of tea--herbal teas, not ones made from the … [Read more...] about Why Does Tea Make You Poop?

I've always had a fast metabolism and a small bladder. That means a lot of trips to the bathroom. A single beer could send me to the restroom several time, in 20 minute intervals. And the same thing happens with tea. It does not make you pee as much as alcohol, but it definitely makes you pee more than other drinks It's not just your imagination. But what is … [Read more...] about Why Does Tea Make You Pee?

We've all been there. You go to a Chinese restaurant and they bring you some tea. Usually it's in a small pot that you use to fill your tiny cups. You try some and it is incredible. Part of that is due to the atmosphere, but it's also due to quality tea leaves that are brewed perfectly. This means that you can recreate the experience at home. But you need to get the … [Read more...] about What Kind Of Tea Is Served In Chinese Restaurants?

Do you have a serious infection? Then see a doctor! This is a site about tea. Nothing on here constitutes any type of medical advice. But if you have a small infection that you weren't going to see a doctor for anyway (it's probably better you do, though), then it makes sense to look for easy home remedies. And nothing is easier than simply slapping a tea bag on … [Read more...] about Tea Bag For Drawing Out Infection (Does It Really Work?)

I remember my first time heading to Asia back in 2003. I went to Fukuoka Japan to teach English for a year. In my first week, I noticed several of my Japanese coworkers drinking a tan-colored drink with a bunch of little balls in the bottom. That's when I first learned about bubble tea. At the time, it had become hugely popular in Japan, after arriving from either Hong … [Read more...] about Does Bubble Tea Have Caffeine? (And Is It Healthy?)

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)

That's not just a clickbait title. What you read below will surprise you. That's because so much of the information you find online regarding the caffeine content of various teas is flat out wrong. Almost all sources tell you that black tea has the most caffeine. But that isn't really true. Black tea leaves actually tend to have less caffeine than other tea leaves. … [Read more...] about Which Tea Has The Most Caffeine? (The Answer Will Surprise You)

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?

Jasmine tea has a ton of caffeine. It also has very little. The truth is: how much caffeine is in your jasmine tea can vary greatly. For that reason, we can't simply give you an amount and call it a day. We can give you a range, but it is a large range. What we need to do is explain what factors affect the amount of caffeine in your jasmine tea. That way, you can … [Read more...] about How Much Caffeine In Jasmine Tea? (Ignore All The Misinformation)

Do you drink tea in the morning? If not, you should. Tea beats any alternative morning drink. Whether you start your morning with coffee or orange juice, tea is better than both. True, it doesn't have the vitamin C of orange juice, but it has a lot of other health benefits and far more of them. And apart from fresh-squeezed juice, most juices are actually quite … [Read more...] about Benefits Of Drinking Tea In The Morning (Some Will Surprise You)