Matcha Alternatives Tea Science Lifestyle 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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1. Tea Science & Wellness

2. Tea Spotlights

3. Food & Drink Recipes

4. Tea Lifestyle

5. Antioxidant Series

6. Going Carbon Positive Series

Best Teas for Your New Year's Resolutions

Posted by Stephany Morgan

What teas to drink to help your New Year's resolutions, and why do they work? I explore the best teas for weight loss, protein, stress management, reduced anxiety, better quality sleep and prolonged focus, looking at how chai blends, moringa, tulsi, yerba mate, chamomile, green tea and more can make all the difference. 
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What teas to drink to help your New Year's resolutions, and why do they work? I explore the best teas for weight loss, protein, stress management, reduced anxiety, better quality sleep and prolonged focus, looking at how chai blends, moringa, tulsi, yerba mate, chamomile, green tea and more can make all the difference. 
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We are guests on the Quali-Tea Time Podcast! Listen to learn about our travels and origins, our teas, and our mission to become the world's first carbon positive tea shop. In 2021, we are going to not only offset our footprint, but actually have negative carbon emissions. Join us for tea, climate change talk and more!

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We are guests on the Quali-Tea Time Podcast! Listen to learn about our travels and origins, our teas, and our mission to become the world's first carbon positive tea shop. In 2021, we are going to not only offset our footprint, but actually have negative carbon emissions. Join us for tea, climate change talk and more!

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Tea Troubleshooting: 6 Tips for Tea Skeptics

Posted by Matcha Alternatives

How to brew tea correctly and make your tea taste better. Tips and tricks for tea skeptics, with what happens if you brew too long, the best ways to steep your tea, how to blend your own tea, teabags vs looseleaf, brewing true vs herbal tea, what happens if you brew too long, when to drink tea, and how to boil water for tea! Plus: how to use tea for mindfulness and relaxation

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How to brew tea correctly and make your tea taste better. Tips and tricks for tea skeptics, with what happens if you brew too long, the best ways to steep your tea, how to blend your own tea, teabags vs looseleaf, brewing true vs herbal tea, what happens if you brew too long, when to drink tea, and how to boil water for tea! Plus: how to use tea for mindfulness and relaxation

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Christmas Tea Time for Kids: Beloved Stories & Herbal Teas to Match

Posted by Matcha Alternatives

Best herbal teas and picture books for children, for a cozy holiday. Christmas stories about winter and celebrations around the world paired with super tasty caffeine-free teas. Learn why these herbal teas are safe for children, and options that are not only decaf, zero calorie, and sugar free, but also delicious!
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Best herbal teas and picture books for children, for a cozy holiday. Christmas stories about winter and celebrations around the world paired with super tasty caffeine-free teas. Learn why these herbal teas are safe for children, and options that are not only decaf, zero calorie, and sugar free, but also delicious!
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The Stories of Hanukkah: 3 Treats & Teas for the Festival of Lights

Posted by Matcha Alternatives

Explore the miracle of Hanukkah and how it is practiced today with 3 traditional Jewish foods. Latkes, kugel and sufganiyot: learn their histories, how to make them, and recommended tea pairings. Plus, understand the meaning of tea in Jewish life and a brief history of flaming tea.

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Explore the miracle of Hanukkah and how it is practiced today with 3 traditional Jewish foods. Latkes, kugel and sufganiyot: learn their histories, how to make them, and recommended tea pairings. Plus, understand the meaning of tea in Jewish life and a brief history of flaming tea.

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