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Thousands of years ago. When tea started to become a popular drink, Chinese Buddhist monks discovered that drinking tea helped with their daily meditation. Meditation, they believed, was the source of all enlightenment.  If you have ever meditated, you've discovered that it is not easy. Your mind drifts off into distraction and perhaps you even start to nod off. You're not alone.  The ancient monks also encountered these barriers to nirvana.  A Solution Is Found The monks discovered that drinking tea helped them with their daily meditation. They discovered that tea packed a one-two punch of caffeine and L-Theanine. Although they lacked scientific proof,...

Iced Tea - The Ultimate Summer Drink As the warm weather approaches, tea drinkers start making delicious, refreshing, fruit iced teas like Last Mango In Paris.  Iced tea is so easy to make with the Mist Iced Tea Maker.   Making Iced Tea with the Mist Iced Tea Maker If you are in a rush, you can add about 10 ounces of boiling water in the Mist Iced Tea maker and add 8 to 10 teaspoons of loose fruit tea like Last Mango In Paris or Strawberry Kiwi.  Let it steep for 5 - 7 minutes.  Then, simply add ice...

5 Key Takeaways from this Blog Post:  1. What Matcha Is: Matcha is powdered green tea, traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies. Unlike regular tea, where leaves are steeped, matcha involves consuming the whole leaf, providing a more concentrated dose of nutrients and caffeine. 2. Health Benefits: Matcha is rich in antioxidants, even more than regular green tea, due to consuming the whole leaf. It also contains L-theanine, an amino acid that promotes calm focus, making it popular among those seeking a balanced energy boost. 3. Preparation and Taste: Matcha has a grassy, slightly bitter flavor, often balanced by mixing it...