Matcha Alternatives Tea Science Lifestyle Blog

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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Ultimate Guide to Brewing Tea and Tisanes

Posted by Elizabeth Taeed

A definitive guide to how to brew herbal and true teas. Pure teas, like black, green and white tea, brew differently than herbal teas like rooibos, chamomile, yerba mate or tulsi. Learn how to brew moringa powder, iced tea + cold brew tea rules of thumb, which brewing method has more caffeine, which teas burn, & more.
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A definitive guide to how to brew herbal and true teas. Pure teas, like black, green and white tea, brew differently than herbal teas like rooibos, chamomile, yerba mate or tulsi. Learn how to brew moringa powder, iced tea + cold brew tea rules of thumb, which brewing method has more caffeine, which teas burn, & more.
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5 Keto & Paleo Superfood Tea Popsicle Recipes

Posted by Lauren Leese

Learn how to make 5 Keto- and Paleo-friendly popsicles using antioxidant-rich superfood teas. Cool off with these gorgeous frozen treats: London Fog lavender rooibos tea, moringa & yogurt, honeybush cherry vanilla, jasmine green tea with lavender and orange, and yerba mate chocolate oatmeal. Homemade tea-infused popsicles are the perfect summer treat no matter what diet you follow! 
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Learn how to make 5 Keto- and Paleo-friendly popsicles using antioxidant-rich superfood teas. Cool off with these gorgeous frozen treats: London Fog lavender rooibos tea, moringa & yogurt, honeybush cherry vanilla, jasmine green tea with lavender and orange, and yerba mate chocolate oatmeal. Homemade tea-infused popsicles are the perfect summer treat no matter what diet you follow! 
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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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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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