Tea Blog - Learn All About Tea — Herbal Teas

I personally go out of my way to maintain the public persona of death before decaf, but that isn’t entirely honest.  I did a bit of international travel over the holidays, and the jet lag had me looking into teas to help me sleep at reasonable hours.  In the last few weeks, a warm cup of rooibos has become a major staple of my evening routine.  Here’s my guide to our most relaxing teas, and how to make them part of your life: Tea can be important in that it is a ritual.  If you make yourself a cup of...

Halloween is approaching, and so we ask a spooky question.  What if your favorite tea isn't tea at all, but an impostor? Blog Key Takeaways: Definition of True Tea: True tea is defined as a beverage made by brewing the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant in near-boiling water. This includes all types of tea such as black, green, white, and oolong. Rise of Herbal Infusions (Tisanes): Over time, teas began to be flavored with various ingredients like jasmine, bergamot, and other fruits and flowers. Eventually, some beverages were made entirely of these flavorings without any true tea leaves, known...

Decaf VS. Caffeine Free Tea 5 Key Takeaways: Decaf vs. Caffeine-Free: Decaf tea has been processed to reduce caffeine content but still contains a small amount (around 1-2% of its original caffeine), equating to about 2 mg per cup. Caffeine Levels in Context: Compared to decaf coffee (2-12 mg per cup) and regular coffee (75-200 mg), decaf tea has minimal caffeine, but even this can affect very caffeine-sensitive individuals. Truly Caffeine-Free Options: Caffeine-free teas, such as fruit tisanes and rooibos blends, have never contained caffeine. These options are ideal for those who want to avoid caffeine altogether. Flavor Variety in Caffeine-Free...