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Katie Panara
🍃 Loose Leaf Tea vs. Tea Bags: A Comprehensive Guide to Brewing the Perfect Cup

🍃 Loose Leaf Tea vs. Tea Bags: A Comprehensive Guide to Brewing the Perfect Cup

Tea has a storied past—one that spans dynasties, continents, and cultures. Yet despite its rich history, many people today encounter tea for the first time in the form of a small, paper-wrapped square: the humble tea bag. While convenient and widely accessible, tea bags only scratch the surface of what this ancient beverage has to offer. In the modern renaissance of tea culture, loose leaf tea has emerged as the connoisseur’s choice, prized for its fuller flavor, superior quality, and vast array of varietals. But what exactly sets loose leaf tea apart from the supermarket staples? Is it worth the...

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Katie Panara
Does Tea Expire?

Does Tea Expire?

What to Know Before You Brew That Forgotten Tin At Good Life Tea, we’re all about steeping the good life—one fragrant cup at a time. Whether you're a seasoned tea devotee or just exploring the magic of loose leaf, there’s one question we hear all the time: “Wait… does tea expire?” If you’ve recently unearthed a forgotten pouch of White Peach White Tea (hey, it happens to the best of us), you might be wondering if it’s still good to drink. The good news? Tea isn’t milk. It doesn’t exactly expire—but it definitely doesn’t age like fine wine, either. 😅...

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Katie Panara
5 Tea Trends We’re Totally Steeping In

5 Tea Trends We’re Totally Steeping In

From your friends at Good Life Tea—where life tastes better, one cup at a time “Come, let us have some tea and continue to talk about happy things.” — Chaim Potok (That’s exactly what we plan to do here.) ☕ Welcome to the World of Tea, Reimagined Tea is having a glow-up—and as proud purveyors of over 130 dazzling, soul-soothing, conversation-sparking loose-leaf teas, we at Good Life Tea are positively steeped in excitement. Sure, the world’s been a little… unpredictable (thanks, inflation and global chaos). But here’s the comforting truth: in the midst of all the hustle, tea is where...

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Katie Panara
The Best Way To Store Tea

The Best Way To Store Tea

How to Store Your Tea Like a Tea Connoisseur (or at Least a Very Fancy Tea Lover!) At Good Life Tea, we believe tea isn’t just a drink—it’s a lifestyle, a daily ritual, and sometimes even a full-blown obsession (and we’re not ashamed to admit it). With over 130 different types of luxurious loose-leaf teas, we know how heartbreaking it can be to discover that your once-vibrant, fragrant tea has gone dull because it wasn’t stored properly. 😱 But fear not, fellow tea lovers! We’re here to spill the tea (not literally—heaven forbid) on how to store your loose-leaf tea...

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