The Matcha Alternatives Blog
~ Infuse your life with tea! ~
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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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!
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Tea Blending Guide: 8 Blend@Home Herbals for Health
Posted by Stephany Morgan
Learn about the health benefits of lavender, rose petals, lemongrass, hibiscus, lemon verbena, turmeric, ginger and licorice. A guide to healthy herbal tea blending so you can Blend@Home like a total tea-boss, creating your own custom brew!
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Learn about the health benefits of lavender, rose petals, lemongrass, hibiscus, lemon verbena, turmeric, ginger and licorice. A guide to healthy herbal tea blending so you can Blend@Home like a total tea-boss, creating your own custom brew!
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5 Easy Superfood Tea Popsicle Recipes
Posted by Lauren Leese
Meet your new favorite summer treat: tea infused popsicles! Learn how to make iced tea popsicles the easy way with our favorite recipes: London Fog rooibos tea latte, moringa latte, honeybush cherry vanilla, jasmine green tea with lavender and orange, and yerba mate chocolate oatmeal
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Meet your new favorite summer treat: tea infused popsicles! Learn how to make iced tea popsicles the easy way with our favorite recipes: London Fog rooibos tea latte, moringa latte, honeybush cherry vanilla, jasmine green tea with lavender and orange, and yerba mate chocolate oatmeal
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Rooibos, Honeybush, Pregnancy & Estrogen: What you need to know
Posted by Stephany Morgan
Honeybush and rooibos teas contain plant estrogen, so what does that mean for your body? Learn what these phytoestrogens can do for women's health, plus if rooibos and honeybush are safe during pregnancy and healthy for infants’ and men’s health.
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Honeybush and rooibos teas contain plant estrogen, so what does that mean for your body? Learn what these phytoestrogens can do for women's health, plus if rooibos and honeybush are safe during pregnancy and healthy for infants’ and men’s health.