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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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Caffeine's Impact on Fasting & Fasting from Caffeine: What You Need to Know
Posted by Stephany Morgan
Fasting and caffeine fasts are the latest trend, but what’s the science? Can tea help? Or is caffeine bad for you? Should you do a caffeine fast? Can caffeine aid weight loss? Our expert shares what teas you can drink on a fast, if you can have honey in your tea when fasting, decaf vs caffeine free tea & much more
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Fasting and caffeine fasts are the latest trend, but what’s the science? Can tea help? Or is caffeine bad for you? Should you do a caffeine fast? Can caffeine aid weight loss? Our expert shares what teas you can drink on a fast, if you can have honey in your tea when fasting, decaf vs caffeine free tea & much more
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Hibiscus & Butterfly Pea Tea Coconut Granitas for an Easy Summer Dessert | MA Recipes
Posted by Matcha Alternatives
Use tea to make two new summery twists on this iced dessert, that tastes like ice cream but is dairy-free and so easy to make! Try this recipe for a refreshing coconut milk granita using tart hibiscus tea and color-changing blue butterfly pea tea. This vegan and gluten-free summer dessert recipe is easy and fun to make too!
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Use tea to make two new summery twists on this iced dessert, that tastes like ice cream but is dairy-free and so easy to make! Try this recipe for a refreshing coconut milk granita using tart hibiscus tea and color-changing blue butterfly pea tea. This vegan and gluten-free summer dessert recipe is easy and fun to make too!
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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 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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Blue Butterfly Pea Tea vs Purple Tea + Benefits of These Color-Changing Teas
Posted by Matcha Alternatives
An in-depth comparison of butterfly pea flower and Kenyan purple tea: what they are, their flavors and origins, and their antioxidants and health benefits. Plus, learn how to mix beautiful drinks with vibrant pH color changes in your own home with our brewing guides. Time to meet the prettiest herbal tea ever!
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An in-depth comparison of butterfly pea flower and Kenyan purple tea: what they are, their flavors and origins, and their antioxidants and health benefits. Plus, learn how to mix beautiful drinks with vibrant pH color changes in your own home with our brewing guides. Time to meet the prettiest herbal tea ever!
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How to Compost & Fertilize with Tea Leaves for the Home Gardener
Posted by Matcha Alternatives
Reduce your waste by recycling your tea leaves. For a full garden or just a few indoor plants, composting is an ingenious way to keep your plants healthy and reduce your food waste! Liven up your garden with the ins and outs of looseleaf and bagged tea leaves as fertilizer to help keep your garden beau-TEA-ful!
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Reduce your waste by recycling your tea leaves. For a full garden or just a few indoor plants, composting is an ingenious way to keep your plants healthy and reduce your food waste! Liven up your garden with the ins and outs of looseleaf and bagged tea leaves as fertilizer to help keep your garden beau-TEA-ful!