Tea
I got nasty habits; I take tea at three. - Mick Jagger
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Tea Has No Rules
Tea has no rules, but others may try to tell you otherwise.
There are thousands of years of tradition and history behind these leaves. So what? Each and every tradition can and should be questioned–at least until your understanding of them is more complete. Then you can judge for yourself whether any tradition is worth upholding.
Tea is not the end, it is the means. It’s an ingredient of the human experience that is drinking tea (don’t forget caffeine is psychoactive so, yes, you are altering your mind when you consume it). If anyone says “you’re doing it wrong”, ask them why they think so. If their reply is something along the lines of “because this is how it’s…
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Can You Find Wellness in a Cup of Tea? A Soothing Guide
Venerable brands and upstarts alike are encouraging us to steep and sip our way to vitality, better sleep, even happiness. These delicious brews are the ones worth choosing.
What science says about getting the most out of your tea
Tea is a source of micronutrients, including fluoride, magnesium, and zinc. However, the health benefits are mostly linked to three main bioactive compounds; Catechins, caffeine and L-theanine. Bioactive compounds are non-essential nutrients that may impact health.
Coffee or Tea, Which Brew is Healthier?
Nowadays hot drinks are hot! Unlike soft drinks and hard drinks, tea and coffee are healthy. But are they?
A Strange Brew May Be a Good Thing
Looks and aroma notwithstanding, kombucha is gaining popularity among those who favor organic beverages, and it is showing signs of turning into a gold mine for some companies.
Are Tea Bags Turning Us Into Plastic?
Some of the fancy new tea bags are made of fancy plastic. A fair price to pay for drinkable luxury?
Britain's Great Tea Heist
In the 1848, the nation’s obsession with tea resulted in one of the biggest thefts of intellectual property in history.
Can White People Please Stop Demonizing Bubble Tea?
We don't see health warnings about unicorn lattes or rocky road ice cream, yet bubble tea remains the subject of incessant fear-mongering.
Coffee And Tea Trends: Fuel Or Flavor?
Coffee and tea are versatile drinks. Both can provide an energy boost while serving up interesting and inviting, piquant aromas. Whether it’s to prime the pump to help jumpstart the day or be a small, anticipated treat, coffee and tea work either as a peripheral add-on or the forefront of many a food and beverage occasion.
Does Matcha Beat Green Tea in Health Benefits?
Devotees of the powder cite its delivery of antioxidants.
Green Tea Compound May Protect Body And Brain
Though green tea isn’t wildly popular in the U.S., it’s actually one of the most consumed beverages across the globe. And the many people for whom it’s a staple may be the healthier for it, both physically and mentally.
Green tea doesn't prevent cancer — but it might reduce the chance of heart disease
Many people religiously drink green tea because of a belief that it provides health benefits — specifically, the idea that it might prevent cancer or heart disease. But when it comes to hard data involving human subjects, the evidence is mixed.
Health Benefits of Tea? Here’s What the Evidence Says
Unlike coffee, tea does not seem to generate negative perceptions. I know many more people who think that tea is beneficial, much more so than coffee. (That is, until my coffee column, I hope.)
Herbal Tea is Not Medicine
But it can still help you out—provided you keep your expectations in check.
New Reasons to Drink More Tea
The top researchers in the tea-health field (yes, it's a field -- a glorious one) propose tea as part of the approach to weight loss, heart health, and bone/muscle strength.
Reading the Tea Leaves for Health
Her clients, Ms. Malka said, include casual tea drinkers and those looking to kick the coffee habit or spur weight loss. Sometimes, she will host tea parties (not the kind with scones and clotted cream, alas) to discuss brewing time and tea varieties.
Should You Steep Before Sleep?
If a particular sleepy tea seems to help with that in your specific case, by all means brew a cup. But don’t treat it as a guaranteed method or a magical remedy. Instead, look on it as a tool—one route among many that can take you to dreamland.
Tea and Cancer Prevention: Strengths and Limits of the Evidence
Tea drinking is an ancient tradition dating back 5,000 years in China and India. Long regarded in those cultures as an aid to good health, researchers now are studying tea for possible use in the prevention and treatment of a variety of cancers.
Tea and Cheese Pairing
An introduction to the concepts of pairing tea with cheese. In this part Don and Li discuss the ideas behind pairing and try to find a match for Goats cheese.
Tea's health benefits exist, but many claims remain cloudy
Black and green teas have properties that are good for you, but mostly if you brew your own. Herbal teas run hot and cold when it comes to health claims.
The Ancient and Best Way to Brew Loose-Leaf Tea
America's leading tea expert explains how to brew with a guywan, a covered cup and saucer used since the 1300s.
The most inspiring tea blog posts of 2017
Here's a roundup of the tea blog posts of 2017 that I found most inspiring (in random order).
The Solitude of Western Tea Culture
Recently I was catching up on some TeaDB reading and came across an article written by James called “Western Tea Culture & Tea Hermits”. In the article, James talks about the difference between tea in Asia versus tea in the West. In short, whereas tea is part of the social fabric of life in Asia, many western tea drinkers are drinking alone. The article resonated with me and I thought I’d chime in with my own thoughts and experiences on the matter.
Tea Has No Rules
Tea has no rules, but others may try to tell you otherwise. There are thousands of years of tradition and history behind these leaves. So what? Each and every tradition can and should be questioned–at least until your understanding of them is more complete. Then you can judge for yourself whether any tradition is worth upholding.
9 Reasons You Should Drink Tea Every Day
While everyone continues to go crazy for coffee, we’d like to point your attention toward tea. Yes, tea, the beverage that can soothe you when you want to relax or wake you up when you need an extra push. Basically, tea is great and you should consume it just as much as your beloved java.
Tea & Coffee Trade Journal
The international voice of the tea and coffee industries since 1901.
The Tea Letter
The Tea Letter is a an online newsletter all about tea. From tea culture, to tea history, and learning more about tea, come join a community of tea lovers!
Notes on Tea
Tea drinker with a sweet tooth but I wouldn't turn down a cheese plate. Currently drinking tea in VA and DC.
Oh, How Civilized
For all things afternoon tea and other refined experiences.
Steep Stories
As you peruse the various musings on this blog, you’ll notice that I don’t really “review” teas. This isn’t a tea review blog. There are far better people out there who do that sort of thing. I’m in it for the stories, and I’m happy to share them with all of you. I rarely write about teas I don’t like or tea people I don’t like. Life’s too short for both.
Tea For Me Please
Tea for Me Please, a tea review blog and the story of my journey with the leaf. I drink more tea than any normal person should.
Tea Happiness
A site dedicated to all things tea. Find NYC tea spots, read tea reviews, join contests to win free tea!
Tea Thoughts
Join me for tea, recipes & crafts.
Teaspoons & Petals
teaspoons & petals shares my journey with everything tea. from delicious steeps, tea inspired recipes, style, and decor, my tea adventures travel well beyond the leaf.
The Cup of Life
I'm a tea enthusiast and writer based in Ontario, Canada. I'm always seeking new ways to incorporate tea into my life and looking forward to sharing them with you here.
The Tea Squirrel
The Tea Squirrel wants to transform authentic tea into an approachable, fun and sophisticated experience. I love tea and gourmet food pairings and I'm fascinated by the great potential tea has in bringing people together and bridging cultures.
Thirsty for Tea
If you’ve made it here, chances are that you either love tea or want to learn more about it. Drop me a line about your favorite teas, recipes you’d like to see posted, or even your latest awesome tea experience. I’d love to hear from you! Make tea often and stay thirsty!
International Tea Committee
The ITC is an unbiased, non profit making organisation, supported and recognised by many of the major tea producing and tea consuming nations as the official source for tea statistics.
Tea and Herbal Association of Canada
Our mission is to provide proactive leadership on behalf of all members in the areas of advocacy, generic promotion and education/information to ensure the long-term viability of the tea industry.
Tea Association of the USA
The tea industry looks to The Tea Association of the USA, Inc., The Tea Council of the USA, and the Specialty Tea Institute (STI) for its wholesale and retail needs.
Green Tea Lovers
We are green tea lovers specializing in premium Japanese green tea/white tea for health conscious consumers meeting the highest standards of safety environment & ethics.
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