Practical, research-backed guides to green, black, herbal and specialty teas: benefits, side effects, brewing tips and recipes.
Herbal Tea
Holy basil (tulsi) tea may support digestion, stress and immune health. Learn the evidence, how to brew it, and who should be careful.
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.
Green Tea
Meet six standout oolong teas from China and Taiwan, what makes each one unique, and what to know about oolong's possible benefits and side effects.
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.
Brewing Guides
The history of British afternoon tea, how it differs from high tea, and what's traditionally served, from scones to Earl Grey.
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.
Herbal Tea
What bamboo tea is, its potential benefits for hair, skin and digestion, who should avoid it, and how to brew it at home.
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.