A good old cup of coffee seems to be the beverage of choice at the office. It’s reliable, wakes you up, and gets you through a long workday. But have you ever considered that tea might be a better alternative to your lattes, cappuccinos, and espressos? Contrary to popular belief, tea isn’t only for winding down or pairing with sandwiches. Drinking tea at work can actually be beneficial — it’s the pick-me-up you didn’t know you needed!  Here’s the lowdown on why tea is a worthy addition to the workplace: Tea improves productivity Remote work has made many teams suffer from slumps. Not only ..read more

Who doesn’t wish to wake up in a good mood and have a great day? For that, you need a good night’s sleep. It is proven that more than a third of young adults aren’t getting enough sleep. The recommended amount of sleep for an individual is seven to eight hours, and if you don’t get a proper amount of sleep, you could end up with health problems such as weight gain, depression, hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, or even stroke. If you are struggling to get enough sleep at night, there’s good news for you. Drinking certain herbal teas half an hour before bed can improve sleep quality. They’r ..read more

Have you ever tried milk tea? If not, this article is for you. The term ‘milk tea’ typically refers to tea with milk added. The combination of milk and tea makes milk tea. That’s all. There is an ocean of options for preparing tea with milk. It can be as simple as adding milk to your cup of tea, or it can be as complex as making milk using several spices, such as chai tea. And you can always make it a bit more extravagant by adding sweeteners to your tea like honey, boba pearls, or brown sugar syrup. No wonder, this drink can potentially replace coffee. Want to know more about milk tea? Read t ..read more

Green tea contains various nutrients and antioxidants that are beneficial to the body. It’s used in eastern medicine as a remedy to several health issues—but is green tea good for the skin? Or should you turn to other ingredients to ease your skincare woes? Studies claim green tea can help with skin concerns such as acne, inflammation, and oily skin. If you’ve been looking for ways to mix up your skincare routine, picking up a couple of green tea skincare products might be a good idea. Below is a list of some of the common benefits of green tea skincare products. Keep reading to learn more! Gr ..read more

Green tea is gaining in popularity as more and more people are trying to lead a healthier lifestyle. It’s one of the healthiest beverages in the world. Turns out that green tea can effectively aid you in your weight loss effort. The tea leaves are rich in antioxidants, like catechins, that help you lose belly fat and provide various health benefits.  While green tea leaves have only recently gained popularity in the West, they’ve been used in Asia for centuries. The leaves are used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various conditions such as to speed up wound healing and to help wi ..read more

Headaches and migraines have a way of turning even the best days sour. What’s more, because there are so many different types of headaches and migraine symptoms, there’s no telling how much pain you go through until the migraine attacks start. But before you turn to modern medicine for body and tension headache relief, have you considered sipping herbal teas first? It’s a worthwhile option as drinking tea can have a soothing effect on your body and blood vessels and, in the process, help reduce pain and alleviate the discomfort you feel in your head. So, keep reading to find out how one cup of ..read more

Rooibos (pronounced “roy-boss”) is a non-caffeinated African cousin of tea. It is quickly gaining popularity as an alternative to tea. And if you consider yourself health-conscious, then rooibos tea benefits for health should not be ignored. The benefits of rooibos include enhancing heart health and bolstering the immune system. They are certainly well covered in media and science journals, but what about its side effects? We’ll share all the health-related information about rooibos tea in this article. At the end you’ll also find answers to some of the most asked questions. What Is Rooibos Te ..read more

Sugar is not the healthiest choice to make your tea sweeter. Other than a brief moment of pleasure, sugar dissolves in your body and offers nothing but calories. Consuming too much of it on a daily basis can lead to unwelcome health consequences.  If you love the taste of sweet tea and don’t want to give it up, I have several alternatives for you to choose from. Both artificial and natural. Why You Shouldn’t Use White Sugar to Sweeten Tea? There are multiple reasons why sugar can be bad for your health. It is a source of carbohydrates and a compromised food that you should consume in mode ..read more

So you’ve learned how big the world of tea is, and now you want to taste as much tea as you can? Well, buying lots of high-quality loose-leaf tea can get expensive very quickly. Not to mention, it’s wasteful because half of it will likely keep sitting in your cupboard never to be finished. The solution? Tea samples – and there are ways to get them for free. By getting tea samples, you get to experience many different kinds of tea before deciding to buy only the ones that you’ve enjoyed. Fortunately, some tea companies offer tea samples, and some of them even do it for free. Here’s the list of ..read more

After finally getting that bag of your favorite loose-leaf tea, you most certainly don’t want to waste it. Sipping fresh hot tea is incredibly pleasant, with all of the subtle tastes at their peak. As the tea gets older it starts tasting flat and stale. To get the most out of your drinking experience, you want to store tea correctly, so that it lasts as long as possible. How long is too long though?   Well, depending on how you store loose-leaf tea, it can last for years. The shelf life of tea bags is not as long, because the tea that’s put in them is ground into dust. Frankly, it’s often ..read more