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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: Health Benefits of this Ancient Tea

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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Yerba Mate Tea: What is it and why is everyone talking about it?

Posted by Stephany Morgan

Yerba mate is a tasty herbal tea from South America, with a long history and many health benefits. Learn what yerba mate is, mate's caffeine levels, how to hot and cold brew yerba mate, our own mate recipes, and mythbust why mate has been unfairly accused of causing cancer and is instead an amazing superfood.
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Yerba Mate Tea: What is it and why is everyone talking about it?

Yerba mate is a tasty herbal tea from South America, with a long history and many health benefits. Learn what yerba mate is, mate's caffeine levels, how to hot and cold brew yerba mate, our own mate recipes, and mythbust why mate has been unfairly accused of causing cancer and is instead an amazing superfood.
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Japanese Green Tea: The 15 Main Types & A Brief History of Tea in Japan

Posted by Matcha Alternatives

We’ve all heard of matcha and know it’s from Japan, but what’s the history of green tea in Japan? And what are the 15 different types of Japanese green tea? Learn how green tea arrived in Japan, the origins of the Japanese tea ceremony, more recent tea history & all about sencha, gyokuro, tencha, bancha, hojicha & more!

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Japanese Green Tea: The 15 Main Types & A Brief History of Tea in Japan

We’ve all heard of matcha and know it’s from Japan, but what’s the history of green tea in Japan? And what are the 15 different types of Japanese green tea? Learn how green tea arrived in Japan, the origins of the Japanese tea ceremony, more recent tea history & all about sencha, gyokuro, tencha, bancha, hojicha & more!

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Chinese vs Japanese Green Tea: Which is Healthier & How to Brew

Posted by Stephany Morgan

Chinese and Japanese green teas have different flavors, preparation methods, and even health benefits! Find out whether Japanese or Chinese green tea is better for you, how to brew each kind of tea, questions on safety, and which loose leaf green teas you should try next, both pures or blends
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Chinese vs Japanese Green Tea: Which is Healthier & How to Brew

Chinese and Japanese green teas have different flavors, preparation methods, and even health benefits! Find out whether Japanese or Chinese green tea is better for you, how to brew each kind of tea, questions on safety, and which loose leaf green teas you should try next, both pures or blends
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Make Your Own Boba Tea! 8+ Varieties plus Homemade Bubble Tea Pearls

Posted by Matcha Alternatives

Make your own tapioca pearls with our delicious recipes including the traditional milk tea, homemade moringa bubbles & brown sugar syrup. Elevate it with new flavors and spices like Strawberries and Cream Green Tea, Butterfly Pea Tea, Thai Tea Boba and Cheese-Topped Bubble Tea! + vegan milk alternatives too!
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Make Your Own Boba Tea! 8+ Varieties plus Homemade Bubble Tea Pearls

Make your own tapioca pearls with our delicious recipes including the traditional milk tea, homemade moringa bubbles & brown sugar syrup. Elevate it with new flavors and spices like Strawberries and Cream Green Tea, Butterfly Pea Tea, Thai Tea Boba and Cheese-Topped Bubble Tea! + vegan milk alternatives too!
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