Practical, research-backed guides to green, black, herbal and specialty teas: benefits, side effects, brewing tips and recipes.
Herbal Tea
How yerba mate styles differ by country, bags vs loose leaf, and how to pick a good beginner yerba mate before you buy.
Brewing Guides
What the research actually says about the health benefits and side effects of popular teas.
Caffeine-free herbal infusions, from chamomile and hibiscus to palo azul and moringa.
Green tea, matcha and Japanese teas: varieties, benefits and how to brew them well.
Black tea, chai, Earl Grey and breakfast blends: flavor, caffeine and health.
Oolong, white, yellow and specialty teas explained, plus buying guides and comparisons.
Easy tea recipes you can make at home: refreshing iced teas, creamy milk teas and lattes, bubble tea and homemade tea blends.
How to brew, store and serve tea: temperatures, steeping times, teaware and storage.
A realistic look at teas for weight management, digestion and so-called detox.
Free printable
Temperatures, steep times and amounts for 20 teas on one page.
Brewing Guides
How to choose a tea infuser: mesh size, material, size for full leaf expansion, and how to keep it clean and stain-free.
Brewing Guides
How to cold brew tea for a smoother, less bitter cup, with the exact fridge time and tea-to-water ratio for green, black, herbal and fruit teas.
Types of Tea
Tea gift ideas for every budget, from a $15 sampler to a full brewing setup, sorted by the kind of tea drinker you're shopping for.
Herbal Tea
From easing digestion to freshening breath, here are peppermint tea's most useful benefits, backed by what the evidence actually shows.
Brewing Guides
Don't toss those used tea bags. From soothing sunburn to freshening shoes and feeding your garden, here are 12 clever ways to reuse them.
Tea Benefits
Hot flashes from menopause or hormone shifts? Here are 7 teas people use for relief, what the research shows, and how to choose one.
Tea Benefits
What cherry blossom (sakura) tea tastes like, its possible health benefits, and its role in Japan's spring hanami tradition.
Green Tea
The potential benefits of green tea with lemon, how the combination affects digestion and antioxidants, and simple tips to brew it well.