2024-02-15 11:41
We all know green tea is healthy. But it also has some potential side effects. And there are possible green tea interactions with medications you need to worry about, too. Generally, you won… Read More
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2024-02-13 13:55
I was very wrong in my thinking about green tea and kidney stones. Ever since I witnessed my roommate in college suffer miserably from kidney stones, I’ve been scared of getting them m… Read More
2024-02-11 12:27
I remember the first time I tried to buy tea in Japan. I couldn’t read any of the packaging and had no idea what to get. I could tell it was all green tea (mostly bancha and sencha I l… Read More
2024-01-25 14:15
Aren’t the sencha tea benefits the same as the benefits of green tea? Well, sencha is a Japanese green tea, so yes, they are. For the most part anyway. Different types of green tea und… Read More
2024-01-22 14:17
We all know matcha has a ton of health benefits. But there are also some matcha side effects you need to know about. They can hit some people pretty hard. People with certain health conditio… Read More
2024-01-22 13:30
Readers often expect me to know everything about tea. I don’t. I know a lot and started this site to teach people about tea. But sometimes my readers end up teaching me something new… Read More
2023-12-27 14:12
Green tea is great, but it’s not for everyone. Some simply don’t like the taste. Others might feel nauseous after drinking it. Or even suffer an allergic reaction. Luckily, there… Read More
2023-12-27 09:38
I do not have diabetes myself. But I have many friends and family members who do. And I see how they struggle to know what they can and can’t eat or drink. Even things that are healthy… Read More
2023-12-27 09:19
Do you think you may have a green tea allergy? It is possible, but exceedingly rare. And usually, it’s not even the tea itself that is at fault. But if you get an allergic reaction sho… Read More
2023-12-03 19:52
As a man, I have no personal experience here. But I think I can safely say that being pregnant is hard. Very hard. And on top of everything else, you have to completely change what you eat a… Read More
2023-12-02 22:13
Do you want to know the secret to making green tea shots? They don’t contain any green tea! So why are they called green tea shots then? It’s simple. They have a light green colo… Read More
2023-12-02 20:42
Few things are more refreshing on a hot day than a cold glass of iced tea. But what if you don’t want to drink black tea? What if you want iced green tea instead? That’s no probl… Read More
2023-11-16 16:51
Having surgery is terrible. The recovery can be especially torturous. So it is nice to treat yourself to little pleasures while you are healing. Unfortunately, many little pleasures are off… Read More
2023-11-15 14:57
Everything in moderation, right? You can easily overdo even the healthiest things. And you can replace one addiction with another? Is that true for tea as well? Can you become addicted to gr… Read More
2023-11-13 16:52
Mixed messages abound on this topic. You may have heard that drinking green tea for acid reflux helps. And you may have also heard that you should avoid green tea if you suffer from gastric… Read More
2023-10-26 10:30
Sencha and matcha are the two most famous teas from Japan. They are both varieties of green tea. As such, they obviously have a lot in common. But they are also surprisingly different. How d… Read More
2023-10-24 15:06
Of course, you can drink matcha anytime. But some times are better than others. And for some people, there are times that are a complete no-go. That’s because matcha can cause certain… Read More
2023-10-21 11:56
“What does green tea taste like?” is a hard question to answer. There are so many different varieties of green tea. And they all have different flavor profiles. But there are a f… Read More
2023-09-22 13:16
Hojicha and matcha have one major commonality. They are both types of green tea. But as such, they couldn’t be more different. And the differences really stand out when you compare hoj… Read More
2023-09-22 09:25
Most people know that coffee can make you poop. Part of the reason is caffeine. Matcha also contains a good amount of caffeine. Does matcha make you poop just like coffee then? Or does the l… Read More
2023-09-21 07:24
Matcha is having a moment. It is being touted as a healthy drink and its popularity has skyrocketed as a result. And rightfully so. It is healthy and it is also delicious. But it is importan… Read More
2023-09-06 06:09
Many people are a bit intimidated by matcha. They see all the matcha accessories and assume it’s hard to brew. But it’s not actually hard at all. And you don’t even need an… Read More
2023-09-05 12:59
Matcha is divisive. Some love the flavor. Others hate it. I love the taste of matcha and drink it for that reason. Some hate the taste and drink it solely for the health benefits. If that is… Read More
2023-09-03 12:01
There is a good deal of confusion when comparing jasmine tea vs green tea. That’s mainly because jasmine tea is a type of green tea. Sometimes. And sometimes it isn’t. As we will… Read More
2023-08-30 12:43
Many people would like to cut back on coffee. But they haven’t found a suitable alternative. Tea just doesn’t have enough caffeine to provide enough of a boost. That’s wher… Read More
2023-08-30 09:55
Buying matcha can be a bit confusing. At least at first. There are several different grades of matcha powder. And also varying qualities of each grades. So what are the different matcha grad… Read More
2023-08-30 08:18
We all want to get the most out of our workouts. That’s why sports drinks are such a huge industry. But sports drinks contain a ton of sugar. Almost as much as soda. Sure, they may giv… Read More
2023-08-20 12:35
Matcha has taken the western world by storm. That much is safe to say. But it has a unique flavor that is completely new to many in the west. As a result, a lot of people have a hard time ac… Read More
2023-08-19 13:17
Beer and pizza. Milk and cookies. Some flavor pairings are simply legendary. At least for us in the west. In Japan, they have different legendary flavor pairings. Sake and sushi. Matcha and… Read More
2023-08-16 13:27
Green tea is not just green tea. There actually are many different types of green tea. And each green tea variety has a distinct flavor, aroma, and appearance. But what, exactly, are the dif… Read More
2023-08-07 09:03
Drinking green tea after meals may have some benefits. Some say it aids in digestion. However, it can also hinder the uptake of certain nutrients. Which side wins out? Unfortunately, probabl… Read More
2023-08-07 08:12
Cold brew green tea has a number of benefits. But brewing it is a more involved process. It is not hard, if you know how to cold brew green tea. But it takes a lot more time and requires add… Read More
2023-08-07 07:25
To me, there is one major benefit of any tea. When you drink more tea, there is a good chance you drink fewer other beverages. Those other beverages are likely to be less healthy. That means… Read More
2023-07-31 18:50
Do you feel nauseous when you drink matcha? Or even get stomach cramps and diarrhea? Or perhaps you feel dizzy and have a headache? Well, you’re not alone. Is it true then? Can matcha… Read More
2023-07-30 16:12
Does the traditional way of preparing matcha seem like too much work? Or do you simply not like the taste of plain matcha tea? Well, you’re in luck. There are many different ways to dr… Read More
2023-07-28 13:44
Have you ever had matcha tea made from old powder? It simply does not taste as fresh and delicious. That’s why you should use all of your matcha powder within 60 days. But you don&rsqu&hell…Read More
2023-07-14 17:11
By now, we all know green tea is healthy. It seems every week we hear about another possible benefit. But do you actually get those benefits from a single cup of green tea? Or do you have to… Read More
2023-07-14 12:45
Matcha green tea powder costs considerably more than other types of tea. Why is matcha so expensive? There are several reasons. I will explain it all below. But first, I want to put things i… Read More
2023-07-14 09:15
Have you noticed a fishy flavor when drinking your matcha? Or perhaps a hint of seaweed? The good news is: you’re not alone. And if it is a light seaweed flavor, it’s actually pe… Read More
2023-07-13 15:00
Matcha and yerba mate have a lot in common. Both have become somewhat of a fad and enjoyed a huge surge in popularity. And both do actually deliver a ton of health benefits. But when you com… Read More
2023-07-09 16:08
Name a health condition and there’s an article about green tea curing it. Don’t get me wrong: green tea has a ton of health benefits. And many more potential health benefits. But… Read More
2023-07-09 12:18
We all know green tea is healthy. But it is not a miracle drink. Thanks to all the hype, some people expect to drink a cup of green tea and suddenly drop 20 pounds. That’s not how it w… Read More
2023-06-26 20:13
I talk a lot about true teas on this site. But I love herbal teas, too. And they have some big advantages. Most contain no caffeine. And different herbs give you different health benefits. A… Read More
2023-06-23 10:46
You know matcha has tons of health benefits. You know you want to start drinking it. But you don’t really like the taste and you don’t know hot to use matcha powder correctly any… Read More
2023-06-23 09:20
Green tea is made from leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. All teas made from the tea plant contain caffeine. But some contain more than others. Green tea leaves do not undergo the same o… Read More
2023-06-23 06:51
We keep hearing how healthy green tea is. It seems like every day I read a new article about some perk green tea gives me. I’ve always just ignored all of that. I drink green tea becau… Read More
2023-06-21 09:44
You know matcha is healthy. And you want to take advantage of that. But it seems so complicated! You either have to cook with it or brew it using special utensils. The brewing process might… Read More
2023-06-19 13:10
I went to Japan in 2003 to teach English for a year. That year turned into 3. A big reason I stayed was the Japanese cuisine. I was eating so much healthier than in the US. And drinking heal… Read More
2023-06-03 10:30
Everybody is talking about green tea. “It’s the healthiest drink ever!” “How can you still be drinking coffee?” It’s true that green tea is great. But so… Read More
2023-06-02 20:52
We’re constantly hearing about the health benefits of green tea. But what about black tea? It’s made from the same plant, so doesn’t it have the same health benefits? You&r&hell…Read More
2023-05-31 14:35
Green tea is a wonder drink! It cures every ailment known to man, including digestive issues! Does that sound familiar? We’ve all read and heard about everything green tea can do for u… Read More
2023-05-11 09:03
You may have heard brown sugar is healthier. So it makes sense to wonder: can you put brown sugar in tea? If you’re doing it for the health benefits, don’t bother. We’ll ge… Read More
2023-05-08 16:38
No, you are not crazy. And you’re not alone in wondering: why does green tea make me sleepy. It’s true that tea contains caffeine and it gives most people a slight boost in energ… Read More
2023-05-07 14:20
Rooibos means red bush. It refers to the reddish color of the dried rooibos leaves that are used to make the tea. This means that the term “red rooibos” is redundant. But we use… Read More
2023-04-23 14:49
I want to be upfront about this. I do not like sweet tea. Never have. It is far too sweet for my taste buds. However, I know many people love it. Especially in the southern United States. So… Read More
2023-04-21 12:02
Like coffee, many people do not enjoy the flavor of plain yerba mate. Luckily, also like coffee, there are many ways to cover up the bitterness. Many mate fans simply add sugar or another sw… Read More
2023-04-20 14:20
I travel a lot. Sometimes for years on end. This means I often only have a single pair of shoes available. At most two. They get a lot of time on my feet and not much time to air out. Eventu… Read More
2023-04-06 18:33
First things first. Cold sores and fever blisters are the same thing. I know you probably already know that, but I just want to avoid any confusion. I’ll be using both terms interchang… Read More
2023-04-05 12:04
We all know that tea is healthy. Most of the time. There are also instances where tea can do more harm than good. Is tooth extraction one of those instances? Can I drink tea after wisdom tee… Read More
2023-04-05 09:24
Does it seem like tea bags can do anything? In addition to making actual tea, of course. On this site alone, we have a number of articles about unusual uses for tea bags. And there are many… Read More
2023-03-21 11:48
Rooibos tea is everywhere these days. It has been enjoying a surge in popularity. Primarily, people tout it as a great caffeine-free alternative to coffee, or green or black tea. But that is… Read More
2023-03-21 10:51
Rooibos tea has been enjoying a surge in popularity recently. And for good reason. It is incredibly healthy and it does not contain caffeine or tannins. That makes it a great alternative to… Read More
2023-03-19 13:33
You can find green tea from a number of different countries. China, Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, South Korea and more al produce green tea. But the countries that produce the… Read More
2023-03-09 15:00
Yerba mate has been enjoying a surge in popularity in the US and Europe. Maybe you have a Brazilian, Argentinian or Uruguayan friend who drinks it. Or you learned about it from your favorite… Read More
2023-03-07 10:40
There are so many home remedies floating around. From butter on a burn, to copper bracelets for arthritis, to oatmeal baths for skin conditions, to cranberry juice for UTIs and on and on. Ma… Read More
2023-03-05 07:47
Sometimes you need a boost of energy. Of course, you could drink coffee. But maybe you’re looking to cut back. Or you don’t like the taste of coffee. Or, like me, you find the bo… Read More
2023-03-05 07:47
Sometimes you need a boost of energy. Of course, you could drink coffee. But maybe you’re looking to cut back. Or you don’t like the taste of coffee. Or, like me, you find the bo… Read More
2023-02-21 13:35
Matcha has been enjoying a huge surge in popularity the past few years. And deservedly so. It is delicious and healthy. Plus it gives you a boost like coffee, but without the jitteriness. Th… Read More
2023-02-20 17:06
Once you taste a quality loose leaf tea, you’ll never go back to tea bags again. But that loose leaf tea does get old. And when it does, it begins to lose its flavor and aroma. Tea bag… Read More
2023-02-20 13:00
You give up a lot when you’re pregnant. Especially if you want to heed all of the advice and always do what is best for your baby. You’ve probably heard that caffeine is bad for… Read More
2023-02-08 11:32
I remember the first time I had an alcoholic drink with tea. I was living in Japan and was out for dinner with some coworkers. One of them ordered a round of umeshu, a drink made with plums… Read More
2023-02-08 08:40
I always feel I should explain this. Even though you probably already know. The phrase “chai tea” is redundant. Those two words mean the same thing. “Chai” is the wor… Read More
2023-02-07 19:09
I drink a lot of tea. At times, it does make my mouth feel a little dry. But generally, I don’t notice this issue. However, everyone reacts differently to some of the components in tea… Read More
2023-02-06 16:00
I used to think milk tea was just tea with milk. Boy was i wrong. Ok, at its very heart, that is all it is. But there are so many different varieties of milk tea, all with subtle but distinc… Read More
2023-02-06 11:36
My first introduction to fermented tea came in 2007, when I was living in China. A coworker had some pu-erh tea at work that she let me try. I loved it. My second came when I was traveling t… Read More
2023-02-05 13:56
Want to pump up the flavor of your black tea? There are a ton of great additives that will enhance the black tea flavor. And some that will change the flavor profile completely. Many also pr… Read More
2023-01-13 16:42
The word tea can mean many things. Traditionally, it refers to an infusion of the Camellia sinensis plant like green tea, black tea, white tea and others. But we also use the word to refer t… Read More
2023-01-12 21:09
You’ve probably been told not to drink tea before bedtime. That it can keep you awake. That may be true for some teas. But not all. Many teas contain no caffeine at all. And some can a… Read More
2023-01-09 17:59
Green tea contains compounds that help you relax. But it also contains caffeine. Do those helpful compounds outweigh the caffeine? Or is it the other way around? Does green tea keep you awak… Read More
2023-01-01 17:05
Tea contains caffeine. And you may have heard that caffeine is a diuretic. Diuretics cause an increase in urine production, which means you end up expelling more water. If you end up expelli… Read More
2023-01-01 12:58
Tea bags are convenient. They allow you to quickly and easily brew a cup of tea anytime and anywhere. All you need is a cup or glass and hot water. But tea bags have a number of disadvantage… Read More
2022-12-31 20:00
You may have heard that tea causes kidney stones. But it is not quite so simply. For one, there are many different types of tea. They all contain different nutrients and other compounds. Fur… Read More
2022-12-13 10:44
Do you already have a Keurig? Then it definitely makes sense to wonder if you can also use it to make tea. The same goes if you are considering one primarily for coffee, but would like to ma… Read More
2022-12-12 12:38
Aren’t all milk teas the same? Not exactly. Most are pretty similar, but there are slight variations between them. Due to the similarities, it is very common to confuse different types… Read More
2022-12-12 10:21
Even high quality loose leaf tea is not super expensive. But it can add up, if you drink a lot of it. You can definitely save some money if you grow and dry your own leaves for tea. Plus, yo… Read More
2022-12-11 17:24
The best sweetener for tea is no sweetener at all. But if you don’t like plain tea, that’s obviously not going to work for you. Adding sugar is easy, but we all know that sugar i… Read More
2022-11-25 13:31
Do you want to drink tea, but just don’t like it? Maybe you want to take advantage of the health benefits, but simply can’t get past the flavor? Luckily, you have a few options… Read More
2022-11-25 08:36
Do you sometimes feel nauseous after having a cup of tea. Or perhaps you feel nauseous after every cup of black tea, green tea, oolong tea, etc.? Don’t worry, it happens. While most pe… Read More
2022-11-24 14:18
You’re may be a little confused by now. If you’ve been trying to research whether tea can cause constipation , chances are you’ve come across several answers. And one of th… Read More
2022-11-19 10:04
Chamomile tea is not expensive. Even organic chamomile blossoms do not cost all that much. And those make for a far more flavorful (and benefit-laden) brew than tea bags. But you know what i… Read More
2022-11-18 14:54
Is luxury tea really worth the cost? Absolutely! And that is, in large part, because it actually does not cost much at all. Even the best teas still cost very little per cup. And the best lu… Read More
2022-11-18 13:56
Orange Pekoe tea is a bit confusing. It has nothing to do with the color orange. Or with the fruit. It does not look orange and it does not taste like an orange. So what is with the name, th… Read More
2022-09-23 23:08
Tired of trying different variations of green and black tea? Want to switch things up with a unique flavor? Try some Eucalyptus tea! Known for its ability to fight off colds, this immune-boo… Read More
2022-07-27 15:33
When is the perfect time for tea? Trick question. It’s always a great time for tea! Had a great day? Celebrate with tea! Had a horrible day? Have a cup of tea to melt away the stress… Read More
2022-07-12 13:57
Sweet and addictive. Those are perhaps the best words to describe these two popular drinks. Both have become global drink phenomena that sometimes even border on obsession. But aren’t… Read More
2022-06-24 09:47
Honey in tea divides people. Some tea drinkers won’t have their tea any other way. Others refuse to add honey, or anything else, to their tea. Some even consider it sacrilegious to dri… Read More
2022-06-08 17:45
Green tea is the healthiest drink on earth! Except for white tea! Nothing beats white tea! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve read that one of these teas is healthier than the… Read More
2022-05-15 09:30
Sore throats suck. For me, they’re always the first sign I’m getting sick. Cold or flu (and probably covid), everything starts with a sore throat. While there isn’t much yo… Read More
2022-05-13 13:14
Adding milk to coffee is common. As is adding milk to black tea. But can you add milk to green tea in the same way? Of course, you can add milk to green tea. You can add milk to anything you… Read More
2022-04-28 09:07
I need to say this upfront. I am not a fan of instant tea. Tea made from loose leaves just tastes much better. And I actually like the ritual of brewing a pot. But I understand the appeal of… Read More
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