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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 is Matcha Tea? A Primer on its History, Grades & Key Questions
Posted by Matcha Alternatives
Our alternatives to matcha tea are superfood teas with different flavors, lower cost and more antioxidants...but matcha is still a fascinating tea with a rich history. Learn the origins of this green tea powder, how it’s grown and prepared, its flavor, caffeine and antioxidant content, and the best matcha substitutes.
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Our alternatives to matcha tea are superfood teas with different flavors, lower cost and more antioxidants...but matcha is still a fascinating tea with a rich history. Learn the origins of this green tea powder, how it’s grown and prepared, its flavor, caffeine and antioxidant content, and the best matcha substitutes.
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How to Give Tea for the Holidays: Beginner’s Guide to Ethical Gifting
Posted by Matcha Alternatives
Tea Gifting Guide: How to give sustainable, unique tea gifts, support small business, choose ethically sourced items, and gift wrap responsibly. Plus a guide to buying teaware, the best tea for the holidays, tea stocking stuffers, and the perfect tea gifts for energy, anxiety, sleep, and more. When in doubt, give tea!
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Tea Gifting Guide: How to give sustainable, unique tea gifts, support small business, choose ethically sourced items, and gift wrap responsibly. Plus a guide to buying teaware, the best tea for the holidays, tea stocking stuffers, and the perfect tea gifts for energy, anxiety, sleep, and more. When in doubt, give tea!
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Easy Vegan Yerba Mate Lemon Cake - MA Recipes
Posted by Matcha Alternatives
Baking with tea is easier than you think! Learn how to make a Yerba Mate vegan lemon cake, along with tips to help you bake any tea-infused cake. Plus, find out what Yerba Mate tea actually is, and get loose leaf tea recommendations to pair with your delicious vegan teacake.
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Baking with tea is easier than you think! Learn how to make a Yerba Mate vegan lemon cake, along with tips to help you bake any tea-infused cake. Plus, find out what Yerba Mate tea actually is, and get loose leaf tea recommendations to pair with your delicious vegan teacake.
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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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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.