Matcha Alternatives Tea Science Lifestyle Blog

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Oxalates, caffeine, creatinine...confusion! I break down the science connecting kidney health and kidney stones with black and green tea, coffee, caffeine and herbal teas. Learn what and how much you should be drinking plus what teas you should switch to improve kidney function.
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Oxalates, caffeine, creatinine...confusion! I break down the science connecting kidney health and kidney stones with black and green tea, coffee, caffeine and herbal teas. Learn what and how much you should be drinking plus what teas you should switch to improve kidney function.
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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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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
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