Why would you ever need to clean your kettle if you only use it to boil water? I mean, you use water to clean it, so how does putting water in it make it dirty? Both of those questions are very reasonable. But if you've been using a kettle for a while, you've no doubt noticed a crusty buildup inside and around the spout. And I'm sure you've also noticed how hard it is … [Read more...] about How to Clean A Tea Kettle (Best Way To Remove Limescale And More)
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Differences Between Matcha And Green Tea
Aren't they the same? Matcha is a form of green tea, after all. That's true. Matcha is green tea. But not all green tea is matcha. Both matcha and regular green tea leaves come from the same plant: the Camellia Sinensis. And both are processed as green tea. But that's where the similarities end. The main differences lie in the way the tea plants are cultivated … [Read more...] about Differences Between Matcha And Green Tea
Is Arizona Green Tea Healthy For You? (You’ll Be Surprised)
Green tea is healthy. We all know that. So obviously, Arizona green tea is healthy as well, right? Not so fast. While Arizona markets their drink as healthy, it is very far from it. They commit the same sin that so many bottled and canned drink makers commit. They add such an insane amount of sugar to their beverages, that drinking them regularly will lead to … [Read more...] about Is Arizona Green Tea Healthy For You? (You’ll Be Surprised)
Loose Leaf Tea Vs Tea Bags: Everything You Need To Know
Loose leaf tea or tea bags? The answer is obvious, right? I certainly know which I prefer. And I'm sure you do, too. But the thing is: half the people you ask will prefer the opposite to you. So it's really not so cut and dry after all. Both tea bags and loose leaf tea have their advantages and disadvantages. And when you add them all up, does the balance tip … [Read more...] about Loose Leaf Tea Vs Tea Bags: Everything You Need To Know
Where to Buy Loose Leaf Tea Online
You haven't tried tea until you've had loose leaf tea. While some gourmet tea bags do contain quality tea leaves, even those are not as good as low quality loose leaves. And most tea bags are filled with whatever is left over after the best leaves have been sorted out for loose teas. In the past, quality tea leaves were not easy to come by in the west, but thanks to … [Read more...] about Where to Buy Loose Leaf Tea Online
Switching From Coffee To Tea (Benefits And How To Make It Easy)
Tea and coffee are two of the most popular drinks in the world. Both are drunk socially, for their pick me up effect, and for hydration (more about hydration later). Coffee was long thought of as an unhealthy habit and only in recent years have scientists uncovered many benefits of drinking coffee. Nevertheless, coffee is not as healthy as tea. Over-consumption can … [Read more...] about Switching From Coffee To Tea (Benefits And How To Make It Easy)
Should You Give Green Tea to Your Kids?
Green tea is healthy. I’m assuming you already know that. Japanese people drink green tea by the gallons and they are among the healthiest people in the world. With one of the longest lifespans. Some people drink green tea to improve concentration, some do it for its cancer-fighting properties and some simply drink it for the taste. Whatever the case, green tea is gaining … [Read more...] about Should You Give Green Tea to Your Kids?