The Matcha Alternatives 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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How to Work from Home Stress-Free: 5 Tips & Teas
Posted by Camden Carter
Five ideas for how to stay productive while working from home and recommended teas to complement your routine! Tips for creating a pleasant at-home work space, best practices for scheduling, learn why Yerba Mate is better than coffee to start the day, and small ways to practice mindfulness during these difficult times.
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Five ideas for how to stay productive while working from home and recommended teas to complement your routine! Tips for creating a pleasant at-home work space, best practices for scheduling, learn why Yerba Mate is better than coffee to start the day, and small ways to practice mindfulness during these difficult times.
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Are Chai Tea Spices Good for You? Health Benefits of Your Chai Addiction
Posted by Elizabeth Taeed
Chai-licious tea science: what are the health benefits of famous chai spices like cinnamon, cardamom, pepper, ginger, licorice...? What synergies are uncovered when you combine these antioxidant-rich spices? Learn all about spice science as we deconstruct our five different Blend@Home chai mixes.
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Chai-licious tea science: what are the health benefits of famous chai spices like cinnamon, cardamom, pepper, ginger, licorice...? What synergies are uncovered when you combine these antioxidant-rich spices? Learn all about spice science as we deconstruct our five different Blend@Home chai mixes.
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5 Best Tea + Book Combos: Thrillers, Comedy, Classics and More!
Posted by Lauren Leese
Tea goes great with books, but some pairings are better than others. For sci-fi, perhaps a tea for focus; for a classic read, a relaxing herbal tea. Dive in to elevate your reading experience! While you explore the world of fiction, explore the world of tea with delectable white and green teas, yerba mate and rooibos.
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Tea goes great with books, but some pairings are better than others. For sci-fi, perhaps a tea for focus; for a classic read, a relaxing herbal tea. Dive in to elevate your reading experience! While you explore the world of fiction, explore the world of tea with delectable white and green teas, yerba mate and rooibos.
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Is Tea, Coffee or Caffeine Good for Your Kidneys? What Teas Are Best?
Posted by Stephany Morgan
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!