Practical, research-backed guides to green, black, herbal and specialty teas: benefits, side effects, brewing tips and recipes.
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
Tea Benefits
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.
Green Tea
The potential benefits of green tea with lemon, how the combination affects digestion and antioxidants, and simple tips to brew it well.
Weight Loss & Detox
What cinnamon tea may help with before bed and for weight support, plus how to make it and who should be careful about drinking it.
Tea Benefits
Discover the potential benefits of drinking hot tea, from antioxidants and appetite support to relaxation, plus a few things to watch for.
Herbal Tea
How ginger tea and topical ginger may support skin health, a simple ginger-honey mask recipe, and who should avoid drinking or applying ginger.
Herbal Tea
What parsley tea is, whether it helps digestion, the nutrients it provides, and a simple recipe to brew it at home.
Green Tea
The potential benefits of sencha green tea, what makes it different from other green teas, and how to brew it.
Tea Benefits
Discover 15 evidence-based benefits of tea, from antioxidants to immune support, plus caffeine content, side effects and tips for choosing the best cup.
Herbal Tea
Discover the potential benefits of yerba mate tea, from energy and focus to antioxidants, plus side effects and how much is safe to drink.