Did you know tea can actually cause cancer? That's right. The drink that has been shown to reduce the risk of certain cancers can cause the disease as well. How so? Drinking you tea too hot (or any other drink as well) can cause esophageal cancer. That is why it is important to drink your tea at an appropriate temperature. And it is rarely the temperature at … [Read more...] about What Is The Right Temperature For Drinking Tea?
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Benefits Of Drinking Tea In The Morning (Some Will Surprise You)
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)
Drinking Green Tea On An Empty Stomach
Green tea is a star! It has been popular in Japan and China for hundreds of years. But in the last decade, its popularity has skyrocketed in the west, too. Plenty of research has gone into the benefits of drinking green tea, but there are also still a lot of questions. And a lot of unverified claims. People will tell you that you absolutely need to drink green tea … [Read more...] about Drinking Green Tea On An Empty Stomach
When To Drink Tea (Best Times To Drink Black Tea, Green Tea, Etc.)
It's a common question. But one that can be a bit confusing. New tea drinkers often wonder when to drink tea. They generally mean what time of day is best. But that question can also mean what time of year is best. Or on what occasions. Or during which type of weather. Or at what point in life. As a result, I've taken it upon myself to answer this question in every … [Read more...] about When To Drink Tea (Best Times To Drink Black Tea, Green Tea, Etc.)
Can A Pregnant Woman Drink Green Tea? (How About Other Types?)
You have to give up so much while pregnant! Don't tell me tea is another sacrifice I have to make! You're in luck. It isn't. Depending on how much tea you drink, you may want to cut back a bit. Or switch to a different variety. But in general, tea is not only safe to drink while pregnant, it is actually good for you. Just make sure to keep caffeine intake in … [Read more...] about Can A Pregnant Woman Drink Green Tea? (How About Other Types?)
How To Make Bath Tea: Soak In The Benefits Of A Homemade Herbal Bath
Plain water is so boring. It also lacks the restorative, stress-busting and many other beneficial properties of a tea bath. But you want to make sure you do it right. Many of the commercial bath bombs you can buy contain unnecessary additives that are meant to give the water a nicer color or a pleasing fizz. But some are also unhealthy and can cause irritations in some … [Read more...] about How To Make Bath Tea: Soak In The Benefits Of A Homemade Herbal Bath
DIY Tea Bags: Cheap And Easy Homemade Tea Pouches
You know loose leaf tea is better than tea bags. It tastes better and has more health benefits. But tea bags are just so much easier and more convenient! If only there were a way to get the best of both worlds, right? Well, there is. Make your own bags. But isn't that even more work than brewing loose leaves? Yes and no. It takes work to make the bags, but … [Read more...] about DIY Tea Bags: Cheap And Easy Homemade Tea Pouches
Benefits Of Drinking Green Tea Before Bed
Would you believe that having a cup of green tea right before bed time is actually beneficial? It's true! Not only does this give you a nice boost of some seriously healthy compounds right before going to sleep, green tea actually aids in relaxation and sleep. The only potential problem is the caffeine. Most green teas contain fairly low amounts of caffeine. A small … [Read more...] about Benefits Of Drinking Green Tea Before Bed
How Long Does Brewed Tea Last?
Sometimes you end up with far more tea than you could ever drink. Perhaps you simply brewed too much hot tea by accident. Or you made a large batch of iced tea that you hope will last for several days. But how long does brewed tea last? Short answer: it lasts up to 5 days in the fridge and up to 6 months in the freezer. But that's not always true. There are … [Read more...] about How Long Does Brewed Tea Last?
How To Remove Tea Stains (From Carpet, Cups, Teeth, Clothes, Etc.)
Any tea drinker knows that tea stains. What many don't know is how to get rid of those tea stains. If you've tried to remove a hardened tea stain from your dishes, your clothes, your carpet or a nice sofa, you undoubtedly realized just how stubborn these stains can be. And if you drink a lot of tea, you may have noticed that even your teeth are not immune. And … [Read more...] about How To Remove Tea Stains (From Carpet, Cups, Teeth, Clothes, Etc.)