I remember the first time I tried to buy tea in Japan. I couldn't read any of the packaging and had no idea what to get. I could tell it was all green tea (mostly bancha and sencha I later learned), so I figured it was basically the same. Now I know that there are actually some big differences between bancha vs sencha. Differences that result in a very different … [Read more...] about Bancha Vs Sencha (Similar But Also Quite Different)
Tea Types
Matcha Vs Moringa (Which is Better?)
Readers often expect me to know everything about tea. I don't. I know a lot and started this site to teach people about tea. But sometimes my readers end up teaching me something new. When someone recently asked me to compare matcha vs moringa, I had to admit I had never heard of moringa. So I hired a writer who knows a lot about both drinks to write this … [Read more...] about Matcha Vs Moringa (Which is Better?)
Sencha Vs Matcha (Which One Should You Drink And Why?)
Sencha and matcha are the two most famous teas from Japan. They are both varieties of green tea. As such, they obviously have a lot in common. But they are also surprisingly different. How different? Keep reading. We are going to compare sencha vs matcha in detail. You will learn all about the difference between matcha and sencha, as well as the things they … [Read more...] about Sencha Vs Matcha (Which One Should You Drink And Why?)
Hojicha Vs Matcha (Key Differences You Need To Know)
Hojicha and matcha have one major commonality. They are both types of green tea. But as such, they couldn't be more different. And the differences really stand out when you compare hojicha vs matcha. It starts with the appearance, but it certainly doesn't end there. Thanks to the difference between hojicha and matcha, it is likely that one of these teas will be a … [Read more...] about Hojicha Vs Matcha (Key Differences You Need To Know)
Jasmine Tea Vs Green Tea (How They Compare)
There is a good deal of confusion when comparing jasmine tea vs green tea. That's mainly because jasmine tea is a type of green tea. Sometimes. And sometimes it isn't. As we will soon see, jasmine tea can have various teas as its base. Or none at all. So what does all of this mean to us tea drinkers? Keep reading to find out. We are going to compare green tea … [Read more...] about Jasmine Tea Vs Green Tea (How They Compare)
Matcha Vs Coffee (Is Matcha Healthier & Better?)
Many people would like to cut back on coffee. But they haven't found a suitable alternative. Tea just doesn't have enough caffeine to provide enough of a boost. That's where matcha comes in. It has more caffeine than other teas, plus additional components that provide energy. Comparing matcha vs coffee shows us a lot of differences. But it may just be the answer … [Read more...] about Matcha Vs Coffee (Is Matcha Healthier & Better?)
Yerba Mate Vs Matcha (Similar Benefits With Key Differences)
Matcha and yerba mate have a lot in common. Both have become somewhat of a fad and enjoyed a huge surge in popularity. And both do actually deliver a ton of health benefits. But when you compare yerba mate vs matcha directly, you quickly notice some big differences. And those differences are key. They will determine which drink is the better choice for you. Or … [Read more...] about Yerba Mate Vs Matcha (Similar Benefits With Key Differences)
Green Tea Vs Coffee (Caffeine, Health Benefits, Side Effects & More)
Everybody is talking about green tea. "It's the healthiest drink ever!" "How can you still be drinking coffee?" It's true that green tea is great. But so is coffee. And I think people are starting to realize it has been unfairly demonized. When you compare green tea vs coffee without bias, you realize both offer a lot of benefits. Of course, that does make it … [Read more...] about Green Tea Vs Coffee (Caffeine, Health Benefits, Side Effects & More)
Black Tea Vs Green Tea (Caffeine, Health Benefits, Flavor & More)
We're constantly hearing about the health benefits of green tea. But what about black tea? It's made from the same plant, so doesn't it have the same health benefits? You'd be surprised. When we compare black tea vs green tea in detail, we notice a ton of similarities. But also a few key differences. The end result is that both types of tea are great. But … [Read more...] about Black Tea Vs Green Tea (Caffeine, Health Benefits, Flavor & More)
Green Rooibos Vs Red Rooibos (Difference And Which Is Better)
Rooibos means red bush. It refers to the reddish color of the dried rooibos leaves that are used to make the tea. This means that the term "red rooibos" is redundant. But we use it to distinguish between green rooibos vs red rooibos tea. In essence, they are related to each other in a similar way as green and black tea (which also brews to a red color, … [Read more...] about Green Rooibos Vs Red Rooibos (Difference And Which Is Better)