The Matcha Alternatives Blog
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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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Tea Blending Guide: 8 Blend@Home Herbals for Health
Posted by Stephany Morgan
Learn about the health benefits of lavender, rose petals, lemongrass, hibiscus, lemon verbena, turmeric, ginger and licorice. A guide to healthy herbal tea blending so you can Blend@Home like a total tea-boss, creating your own custom brew!
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Learn about the health benefits of lavender, rose petals, lemongrass, hibiscus, lemon verbena, turmeric, ginger and licorice. A guide to healthy herbal tea blending so you can Blend@Home like a total tea-boss, creating your own custom brew!
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5 Easy Superfood Tea Popsicle Recipes
Posted by Lauren Leese
Meet your new favorite summer treat: tea infused popsicles! Learn how to make iced tea popsicles the easy way with our favorite recipes: London Fog rooibos tea latte, moringa latte, honeybush cherry vanilla, jasmine green tea with lavender and orange, and yerba mate chocolate oatmeal
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Meet your new favorite summer treat: tea infused popsicles! Learn how to make iced tea popsicles the easy way with our favorite recipes: London Fog rooibos tea latte, moringa latte, honeybush cherry vanilla, jasmine green tea with lavender and orange, and yerba mate chocolate oatmeal
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Rooibos, Honeybush, Pregnancy & Estrogen: What you need to know
Posted by Stephany Morgan
Honeybush and rooibos teas contain plant estrogen, so what does that mean for your body? Learn what these phytoestrogens can do for women's health, plus if rooibos and honeybush are safe during pregnancy and healthy for infants’ and men’s health.
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Honeybush and rooibos teas contain plant estrogen, so what does that mean for your body? Learn what these phytoestrogens can do for women's health, plus if rooibos and honeybush are safe during pregnancy and healthy for infants’ and men’s health.
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5 Best Meditation Apps and Teas for Anxiety, Sleep and More
Posted by Lauren Leese
Meditation and tea are two powerful ways to improve your mental and physical health. I reviewed 5 popular mindfulness apps and paired them with the best teas for anxiety relief, restful sleep, mindful fitness, deep relaxation, and increased focus. Find out which combination is best for you!
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Meditation and tea are two powerful ways to improve your mental and physical health. I reviewed 5 popular mindfulness apps and paired them with the best teas for anxiety relief, restful sleep, mindful fitness, deep relaxation, and increased focus. Find out which combination is best for you!
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5 Best Loose Leaf Recipes for Making Sun Tea
Posted by Lauren Leese
A traditional Southern drink, sun tea is the perfect easy treat for summer! Here's how to safely make loose leaf sun tea, and 5 delicious recipes using chamomile, rooibos, tulsi holy basil, yerba mate, and purple tea
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A traditional Southern drink, sun tea is the perfect easy treat for summer! Here's how to safely make loose leaf sun tea, and 5 delicious recipes using chamomile, rooibos, tulsi holy basil, yerba mate, and purple tea