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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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What are the Main Carbon Offsetting Methods? Top Ways to Capture Carbon & What to Look For (Going Carbon Positive Pt 4)
Posted by Matcha Alternatives
A deep dive into the 5 main types of carbon offsetting, from reforestation to direct air capture to wetlands. How much carbon does each offset type capture? What are the main carbon offset programs and how do you choose? Plus, why our tea shop is helping small businesses reduce their carbon footprint!
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A deep dive into the 5 main types of carbon offsetting, from reforestation to direct air capture to wetlands. How much carbon does each offset type capture? What are the main carbon offset programs and how do you choose? Plus, why our tea shop is helping small businesses reduce their carbon footprint!
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Jasmine Green Tea and Honey Cake, with Vegan and Paleo Options - MA Recipes
Posted by Matcha Alternatives
Love sipping your tea with honey? Here’s a honeyed jasmine tea cake that goes perfectly! This cake may be simple but is a delicious treat. And don't worry if you are on a diet or don’t like jasmine, check out our delicious vegan and paleo baking options and other recommended teas to bake with.
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Love sipping your tea with honey? Here’s a honeyed jasmine tea cake that goes perfectly! This cake may be simple but is a delicious treat. And don't worry if you are on a diet or don’t like jasmine, check out our delicious vegan and paleo baking options and other recommended teas to bake with.
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Steep & Stream: Best 10 Teas for Binging 6 Must-See Netflix Shows
Posted by Matcha Alternatives
Try our favorite Netflix shows, paired with the perfect tea! We’ve curated a delish list of teas and herbals - ideal brews for Diana in the Crown, romantic cuppas for a tryst in Bridgerton & many more. So for what to watch next or for a cozy tea with your next binge - go forth! Steep and stream! Netflix and tea!
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Try our favorite Netflix shows, paired with the perfect tea! We’ve curated a delish list of teas and herbals - ideal brews for Diana in the Crown, romantic cuppas for a tryst in Bridgerton & many more. So for what to watch next or for a cozy tea with your next binge - go forth! Steep and stream! Netflix and tea!
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Purple Powerhouse: Antioxidants in Purple Tea & Their Health Benefits (Antiox Part 9)
Posted by Stephany Morgan
What are the antioxidants in purple tea, that make it a superfood...err…superdrink? Purple tea has many antioxidants, most famously GHG (unique to purple tea) and anthocyanins (what make blueberries blue). Learn what these antioxidants do, the health benefits of purple tea, purple tea and pregnancy, and so much more!
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What are the antioxidants in purple tea, that make it a superfood...err…superdrink? Purple tea has many antioxidants, most famously GHG (unique to purple tea) and anthocyanins (what make blueberries blue). Learn what these antioxidants do, the health benefits of purple tea, purple tea and pregnancy, and so much more!
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Tea vs Tisane Primer: Exploring 14 Different Teas and How Tea is Made and Processed
Posted by Elizabeth Taeed
The world of tea has so much variety, so what exactly are the types of tea? Learn the difference between "true" teas and herbal tisanes, discover how tea is made, and explore the main types of teas and infusions - from regular black tea to the adaptogenic herbal teas you have never heard of.
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The world of tea has so much variety, so what exactly are the types of tea? Learn the difference between "true" teas and herbal tisanes, discover how tea is made, and explore the main types of teas and infusions - from regular black tea to the adaptogenic herbal teas you have never heard of.