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

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Rooibos vs. Honeybush: What's the Difference?

Posted by Stephany Morgan

Though they have similar qualities, rooibos and honeybush are different teas. Find out the health benefits of rooibos and honeybush, how they are grown and prepared, and how to brew them properly. Plus, learn the difference between green and red rooibos, and why your tea preference might be based on your genes!

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Rooibos vs. Honeybush: What's the Difference?

Though they have similar qualities, rooibos and honeybush are different teas. Find out the health benefits of rooibos and honeybush, how they are grown and prepared, and how to brew them properly. Plus, learn the difference between green and red rooibos, and why your tea preference might be based on your genes!

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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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5 Best Loose Leaf Recipes for Making Sun Tea

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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Antioxidant Benefits of Yerba Mate, Moringa, & Tulsi (Antiox Part 7)

Posted by Stephany Morgan

The latest and greatest superfood kids on the block! But what do their antioxidants actually do? I demystify the health properties of these three fantastic herbal teas: coffee-replacement Yerba Mate, the ‘miracle tree’ Moringa and the adaptogen Tulsi Holy Basil
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Antioxidant Benefits of Yerba Mate, Moringa, & Tulsi (Antiox Part 7)

The latest and greatest superfood kids on the block! But what do their antioxidants actually do? I demystify the health properties of these three fantastic herbal teas: coffee-replacement Yerba Mate, the ‘miracle tree’ Moringa and the adaptogen Tulsi Holy Basil
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Best Matcha Tea Substitutes for ... Relaxation, Weight Loss & Cooking (Part 2)

Posted by Lauren Leese

Looking for matcha powder alternatives? These teas have you covered! Find out why rooibos and chamomile are better than matcha for anxiety and stress, whether matcha or green tea is better for weight loss, and how you can substitute moringa for matcha in almost anything.
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Best Matcha Tea Substitutes for ... Relaxation, Weight Loss & Cooking (Part 2)

Looking for matcha powder alternatives? These teas have you covered! Find out why rooibos and chamomile are better than matcha for anxiety and stress, whether matcha or green tea is better for weight loss, and how you can substitute moringa for matcha in almost anything.
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How Are Antioxidants Measured? ORAC Scores and How Much You Need Per Day (Antiox Part 3)

Posted by Stephany Morgan

ORAC scores can be confusing, but the science behind calculating antioxidant values doesn’t have to be! Discover why ORAC levels are important, how they are measured, how to watch for misleading claims, and which teas have the highest ORAC levels and health benefits.
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How Are Antioxidants Measured? ORAC Scores and How Much You Need Per Day (Antiox Part 3)

ORAC scores can be confusing, but the science behind calculating antioxidant values doesn’t have to be! Discover why ORAC levels are important, how they are measured, how to watch for misleading claims, and which teas have the highest ORAC levels and health benefits.
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