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A fully referenced, anti-pseudoscience exploration into the glorious world of tea science. We publish once per week, with posts ranging from cool tea science to delicious recipes to how to have fun with tea!

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Tulsi Holy Basil: Health Benefits of this Ancient Tea

Posted by Stephany Morgan

Tulsi holy basil is an ancient herbal tea with a ton of goodness! Learn about holy basil's benefits, from lungs and the immune system to stress and diabetes, plus whether it's safe during pregnancy. Plus, discover what an adaptogen is, and why tulsi holy basil's adaptogenic properties make it special.

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Tulsi holy basil is an ancient herbal tea with a ton of goodness! Learn about holy basil's benefits, from lungs and the immune system to stress and diabetes, plus whether it's safe during pregnancy. Plus, discover what an adaptogen is, and why tulsi holy basil's adaptogenic properties make it special.

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Immune Tea: How Tea & Herbal Tea Can Support Your Immune System

Posted by Matcha Alternatives

We investigate *how* the immune system can be supported with tea and tisanes. How tea can be immune stimulants, modulators and tonics, or adaptogenic. What are the best teas for immune system health? Read for immunity tea benefits. Many teas claim to help, but what does the research actually say?
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We investigate *how* the immune system can be supported with tea and tisanes. How tea can be immune stimulants, modulators and tonics, or adaptogenic. What are the best teas for immune system health? Read for immunity tea benefits. Many teas claim to help, but what does the research actually say?
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Teas for Migraines: Can Tea Help with Headaches?

Posted by Stephany Morgan

Finally, an article putting published research about tea + migraines into one place! Learn what specific teas are good for migraines, plus the difference between migraines vs headaches and if tea is a natural remedy for headaches. Can tea help migraines? What is oxidative stress and can antioxidants help?
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Finally, an article putting published research about tea + migraines into one place! Learn what specific teas are good for migraines, plus the difference between migraines vs headaches and if tea is a natural remedy for headaches. Can tea help migraines? What is oxidative stress and can antioxidants help?
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Maybe you’ve heard of this Ayurvedic health drink getting so popular in the West, but do you know how and how not to drink it for max antioxidants and health benefits? How about when and how much to drink? Then try 4 recipes, from the traditional Golden Milk to Okinawan Turmeric Tea to tea-based Golden Milk delights!

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Maybe you’ve heard of this Ayurvedic health drink getting so popular in the West, but do you know how and how not to drink it for max antioxidants and health benefits? How about when and how much to drink? Then try 4 recipes, from the traditional Golden Milk to Okinawan Turmeric Tea to tea-based Golden Milk delights!

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Best Anti-Inflammatory Teas & Herbals + An Intro to Inflammation

Posted by Stephany Morgan

Can green tea reduce inflammation? Can coffee? And what is inflammation anyway? Learn which teas & tisanes are the best anti-inflammatories, such as mint, ginger & chamomile, why turmeric both is and isn’t the strongest anti-inflammatory herb, and why Golden Milk is incredible for reducing systemic inflammation.

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Can green tea reduce inflammation? Can coffee? And what is inflammation anyway? Learn which teas & tisanes are the best anti-inflammatories, such as mint, ginger & chamomile, why turmeric both is and isn’t the strongest anti-inflammatory herb, and why Golden Milk is incredible for reducing systemic inflammation.

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