Whether you are reading a book, watching your favourite show, chatting with a friend or just having a quiet me time, who doesn’t love the warmth of a good tea. Unlike real tea (green, yellow, white, black, oolong, and post-fermented tea) which comes from Camellia Sinensis, herbal teas are made from dried flowers, dried fruits, […]

We all know that the perfect cup of tea or coffee is only as good as the water it's made with. And while most of us are content to let our trusty kettle do its job, sometimes we crave something a little extra. That's where the Luna Electric Tea Kettle comes in.

 This sleek, stylish electric tea kettle not only looks great on your countertop, but it also knows the ideal temperature settings to bring out the optimal taste of your favorite teas or coffees. With 7 one-touch preset programs for Black, Green, White, Oolong, Herbal Tea, and French press coffee, you can always choose the perfect setting for your beverage of choice. Or, if you're in the mood for something else entirely, you can quickly boil water for any other needs.

The types of tea available to a new tea drinker can get confusing. This guide explains the six different types of tea, plus a guide to herbal

Choice Organics offers a collection of black, puerh, oolong, green, white, and herbal teas, sustainably sourced and blended to perfection for a full-flavored taste experience every time.

The six main types of tea are white, yellow, green, oolong, black and post-fermented. The differences in form, colour and taste are created by variations in the processing steps.

A well-made cup of hot tea can warm the heart and soul of any tea lover, but it can be unpleasantly bitter or disappointingly tasteless when improperly steeped. Fortunately, it's easy to prepare a tasty cup of tea. Decide what type of tea you want to brew and choose loose leaves or tea bags. Then heat your water and pour it over the tea. Let the tea steep for the right amount of time according to the tea type and then remove the tea. Enjoy your hot tea on its own or with milk and sugar. Step 1: Heating the Water 1. Put fresh water into a kettle. If you're just making a cup of tea, pour about 1 1/2 times as much water as you need to fill the cup. If you're making a pot of tea, fill the kettle. This will allow for some water to evaporate. For the best-tasting tea, use water that hasn't been boiled before. Use a stove top kettle that will whistle when the water boils or turn on an electric tea kettle that will turn off automatically once the water boils. Variation: If you don't have a kettle, pour the water into a saucepan. Heat the water over high heat until it's as hot as you need. 2. Heat the water according to your tea type. Since the water that's too hot can damage delicate tea, it's important to heat the water based on what kind of tea you're making. You can use a thermometer or pay attention to the water, so you know when to turn off the heat. Heat the water according to these types: White teas: 165 °F (74 °C) or once the water becomes hot to the touch Green teas: 170 to 185 °F (77 to 85 °C) or just when steam begins to come out of the spout Black teas: 205 °F (96 °C) or after cooling boiling water for 1 minute 3. Microwave water in a mug if you don't have access to a kettle or stove. Although your water will heat more evenly in a kettle or pot on the stove, you can fill a microwave-safe mug about 3/4 full of water and place a wooden skewer or popsicle stick into it. Microwave the water for 1 minute, or until the water begins to bubble. The wooden skewer will prevent the water from superheating, which could cause an explosion. 4. Pour a little water into the teapot or cup to preheat it. If you pour hot water into a cold teapot or cup, the water temperature will drop dramatically, and your tea won't steep properly. To preheat the vessel, fill the teapot or cup about 1/4 to 1/2 full of some hot water. Leave it for about 30 seconds and then pour it out. If you're in a hurry, you can skip this step, but your tea will be hotter and taste better if you preheat the vessel. Step 2: Steeping the Tea 1. Place tea leaves or bags into the teapot or cup. If you're using tea bags, plan on using 1 bag for each cup of tea you want to make in a teapot, or put 1 bag into 1 cup. To use loose-leaf tea, plan on using about 1 tablespoon (2 g) of loose leaves for each cup of tea you want to make. If you like your tea stronger, feel free to use more leaves. 2. Pour the hot water over the tea. Carefully pour the water into your kettle or cup. If you're using a cup, fill it about 3/4 full, so you'll have room to add milk later. If you're making loose-leaf tea in a teapot, pour about 3⁄4 cup (180 ml) of water for each serving of tea. For tea bags in a teapot, pour around 1 cup (240 ml) of water for each tea bag. If you're making loose-leaf tea in a cup, consider putting the tea into a mesh tea ball or place a strainer into the cup before you add the tea and water. Then you can lift the strainer or ball to remove the tea leaves. Consider measuring the water the first few times you use the teapot. Then you can begin to eyeball how much water to use once you're comfortable with the teapot. 3. Steep the tea according to tea type. If you use loose leaves, you'll see them unroll and expand as they steep. If you use tea bags, you'll see the water begin to change color, unless you're brewing white tea. Leave the tea to steep for: 1 to 3 minutes for green tea 2 to 5 minutes for white tea 2 to 3 minutes for oolong tea 4 minutes for black tea 3 to 6 minutes for herbal tea Did You Know? The longer you steep your tea, the stronger the flavor will be. Use a spoon to taste the tea, so you don't over steep it, which could cause the tea to taste bitter. 4. Strain the tea leaves or remove the tea bags. If you used tea bags, lift them and let excess tea drip back into the cup or teapot. If you used loose-leaf tea, remove the tea ball or place a strainer over a cup and pour the tea through it. Save the tea leaves for another brew or discard them. Compost your tea bags or leaves once you've finished making tea. Step 3: Serving the Tea 1. Drink the hot tea on its own to highlight its distinctive taste. If you'd like to taste the tea itself, don't add sugar, milk, or lemon. This is especially important if you're drinking white, green, or herbal tea since milk can overwhelm the tea's delicate flavor. Lower-quality teas that are often sold in tea bags might benefit from additional sweetener or milk. 2. Add milk to black tea for a creamy taste. Traditionally, milk is only added to black teas, such as breakfast tea. Since there's no wrong or right way to drink tea with milk, pour the milk into the cup first or after you've poured the tea. Then stir gently and place your spoon on the saucer next to the cup. Although you may hear people ask if you take cream, avoid using heavy cream or half-and-half in your tea. The high-fat content will create a heavy taste that masks the flavor of the tea. 3. Stir in honey or sugar to sweeten the tea. If you don't like the taste of tea on its own, add a little granulated sugar, honey, or your favorite sweetener. For example, sweeten your tea with stevia, agave syrup, or flavored syrup, such as vanilla syrup. Masala chai is typically sweetened with granulated or brown sugar. Honey is a great choice to sweeten green or white teas. 4. Include lemon, ginger, or mint if you'd like to give the tea a bright flavor. Try squirting a little freshly sliced lemon into your tea or adding a few sprigs of fresh mint. If you'd like to add a slightly spicy flavor, add a thin slice of fresh ginger to the tea. For a festive way to flavor bold teas, add a short cinnamon stick directly to the teacup. Tip: Since citrus can cause milk to curdle, avoid adding lemon to tea if you're also adding milk. 5. Chill the tea to make iced tea. If you'd rather be drinking cold tea, put your tea in the refrigerator and leave it until it's completely cold. Then fill a glass with ice and pour the cold tea into it. Enjoy the iced tea before the ice melts. You can make iced tea out of any type of tea. Try making iced sweet tea with black tea or an iced herbal hibiscus tea. Step 4: Selecting Tea to Brew 1. Pick black tea for a bold beverage that stands up to milk or sweetener. For a smoky, black tea, look for Lapsang Souchong. If you want a strong, malty flavor, buy Assam. If you plan on drinking tea with milk or sugar, consider using a breakfast or everyday blend. Look for flavored black teas, such as Earl Grey, Lady Grey, or masala chai to include a floral, citrus, or spicy taste. 2. Pick green tea for a light, earthy flavor. Green tea has less caffeine than black tea and has a more delicate flavor. If you prefer to drink tea without milk or sweetener, try a green tea, so you can detect its subtle flavor. If you're interested in green tea, learn how to make matcha. Matcha is a stone-ground green tea that's traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies. Tip: If you enjoy black and green teas, try oolong tea. This type of tea is oxidized like black tea, but not as processed, so it keeps some of its grassy flavors. 3. Select white tea for mild flavor and a little caffeine. White tea is the least oxidized and contains very little caffeine. Choose this tea if you like a smooth tea that's easy to drink without adding sweeteners or flavors. Because it's so minimally processed, you can usually only buy white tea as loose-leaf instead of in bags. 4. Look for herbal tea if you want to avoid caffeine. If you're watching your caffeine or just want to try a delicate tasting tea, pick a few herbal teas to try. Classic peppermint tea is refreshing hot or cold, and chamomile tea is known for its soothing quality. Rooibos is another popular herbal tea that's often blended with dried fruit or vanilla. 5. Choose between loose leaves or tea bags. If you'd like to use high-quality tea leaves that you can steep multiple times, use loose-leaf tea. These are uncut and dried when you buy them, although they'll unwrap and expand as they steep. For a convenient way to make tea, buy tea that's been cut and portioned into bags. Unfortunately, you can only steep these once. For high-quality tea bags, choose pyramid style bags that allow the tea to expand as it steeps. If you can't find these, look for round tea bags that are filled with finely-cut tea. Did You Know? The most popular type of tea bag is square with a string and tag. Although these are easy to find, they're usually filled with lower-quality, shredded tea, and powder.

A well-made cup of hot tea can warm the heart and soul of any tea lover, but it can be unpleasantly bitter or disappointingly tasteless when improperly steeped. Fortunately, it's easy to prepare a tasty cup of tea. Decide what type of tea you want to brew and choose loose leaves or tea bags. Then heat your water and pour it over the tea. Let the tea steep for the right amount of time according to the tea type and then remove the tea. Enjoy your hot tea on its own or with milk and sugar. Step 1: Heating the Water 1. Put fresh water into a kettle. If you're just making a cup of tea, pour about 1 1/2 times as much water as you need to fill the cup. If you're making a pot of tea, fill the kettle. This will allow for some water to evaporate. For the best-tasting tea, use water that hasn't been boiled before. Use a stove top kettle that will whistle when the water boils or turn on an electric tea kettle that will turn off automatically once the water boils. Variation: If you don't have a kettle, pour the water into a saucepan. Heat the water over high heat until it's as hot as you need. 2. Heat the water according to your tea type. Since the water that's too hot can damage delicate tea, it's important to heat the water based on what kind of tea you're making. You can use a thermometer or pay attention to the water, so you know when to turn off the heat. Heat the water according to these types: White teas: 165 °F (74 °C) or once the water becomes hot to the touch Green teas: 170 to 185 °F (77 to 85 °C) or just when steam begins to come out of the spout Black teas: 205 °F (96 °C) or after cooling boiling water for 1 minute 3. Microwave water in a mug if you don't have access to a kettle or stove. Although your water will heat more evenly in a kettle or pot on the stove, you can fill a microwave-safe mug about 3/4 full of water and place a wooden skewer or popsicle stick into it. Microwave the water for 1 minute, or until the water begins to bubble. The wooden skewer will prevent the water from superheating, which could cause an explosion. 4. Pour a little water into the teapot or cup to preheat it. If you pour hot water into a cold teapot or cup, the water temperature will drop dramatically, and your tea won't steep properly. To preheat the vessel, fill the teapot or cup about 1/4 to 1/2 full of some hot water. Leave it for about 30 seconds and then pour it out. If you're in a hurry, you can skip this step, but your tea will be hotter and taste better if you preheat the vessel. Step 2: Steeping the Tea 1. Place tea leaves or bags into the teapot or cup. If you're using tea bags, plan on using 1 bag for each cup of tea you want to make in a teapot, or put 1 bag into 1 cup. To use loose-leaf tea, plan on using about 1 tablespoon (2 g) of loose leaves for each cup of tea you want to make. If you like your tea stronger, feel free to use more leaves. 2. Pour the hot water over the tea. Carefully pour the water into your kettle or cup. If you're using a cup, fill it about 3/4 full, so you'll have room to add milk later. If you're making loose-leaf tea in a teapot, pour about 3⁄4 cup (180 ml) of water for each serving of tea. For tea bags in a teapot, pour around 1 cup (240 ml) of water for each tea bag. If you're making loose-leaf tea in a cup, consider putting the tea into a mesh tea ball or place a strainer into the cup before you add the tea and water. Then you can lift the strainer or ball to remove the tea leaves. Consider measuring the water the first few times you use the teapot. Then you can begin to eyeball how much water to use once you're comfortable with the teapot. 3. Steep the tea according to tea type. If you use loose leaves, you'll see them unroll and expand as they steep. If you use tea bags, you'll see the water begin to change color, unless you're brewing white tea. Leave the tea to steep for: 1 to 3 minutes for green tea 2 to 5 minutes for white tea 2 to 3 minutes for oolong tea 4 minutes for black tea 3 to 6 minutes for herbal tea Did You Know? The longer you steep your tea, the stronger the flavor will be. Use a spoon to taste the tea, so you don't over steep it, which could cause the tea to taste bitter. 4. Strain the tea leaves or remove the tea bags. If you used tea bags, lift them and let excess tea drip back into the cup or teapot. If you used loose-leaf tea, remove the tea ball or place a strainer over a cup and pour the tea through it. Save the tea leaves for another brew or discard them. Compost your tea bags or leaves once you've finished making tea. Step 3: Serving the Tea 1. Drink the hot tea on its own to highlight its distinctive taste. If you'd like to taste the tea itself, don't add sugar, milk, or lemon. This is especially important if you're drinking white, green, or herbal tea since milk can overwhelm the tea's delicate flavor. Lower-quality teas that are often sold in tea bags might benefit from additional sweetener or milk. 2. Add milk to black tea for a creamy taste. Traditionally, milk is only added to black teas, such as breakfast tea. Since there's no wrong or right way to drink tea with milk, pour the milk into the cup first or after you've poured the tea. Then stir gently and place your spoon on the saucer next to the cup. Although you may hear people ask if you take cream, avoid using heavy cream or half-and-half in your tea. The high-fat content will create a heavy taste that masks the flavor of the tea. 3. Stir in honey or sugar to sweeten the tea. If you don't like the taste of tea on its own, add a little granulated sugar, honey, or your favorite sweetener. For example, sweeten your tea with stevia, agave syrup, or flavored syrup, such as vanilla syrup. Masala chai is typically sweetened with granulated or brown sugar. Honey is a great choice to sweeten green or white teas. 4. Include lemon, ginger, or mint if you'd like to give the tea a bright flavor. Try squirting a little freshly sliced lemon into your tea or adding a few sprigs of fresh mint. If you'd like to add a slightly spicy flavor, add a thin slice of fresh ginger to the tea. For a festive way to flavor bold teas, add a short cinnamon stick directly to the teacup. Tip: Since citrus can cause milk to curdle, avoid adding lemon to tea if you're also adding milk. 5. Chill the tea to make iced tea. If you'd rather be drinking cold tea, put your tea in the refrigerator and leave it until it's completely cold. Then fill a glass with ice and pour the cold tea into it. Enjoy the iced tea before the ice melts. You can make iced tea out of any type of tea. Try making iced sweet tea with black tea or an iced herbal hibiscus tea. Step 4: Selecting Tea to Brew 1. Pick black tea for a bold beverage that stands up to milk or sweetener. For a smoky, black tea, look for Lapsang Souchong. If you want a strong, malty flavor, buy Assam. If you plan on drinking tea with milk or sugar, consider using a breakfast or everyday blend. Look for flavored black teas, such as Earl Grey, Lady Grey, or masala chai to include a floral, citrus, or spicy taste. 2. Pick green tea for a light, earthy flavor. Green tea has less caffeine than black tea and has a more delicate flavor. If you prefer to drink tea without milk or sweetener, try a green tea, so you can detect its subtle flavor. If you're interested in green tea, learn how to make matcha. Matcha is a stone-ground green tea that's traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies. Tip: If you enjoy black and green teas, try oolong tea. This type of tea is oxidized like black tea, but not as processed, so it keeps some of its grassy flavors. 3. Select white tea for mild flavor and a little caffeine. White tea is the least oxidized and contains very little caffeine. Choose this tea if you like a smooth tea that's easy to drink without adding sweeteners or flavors. Because it's so minimally processed, you can usually only buy white tea as loose-leaf instead of in bags. 4. Look for herbal tea if you want to avoid caffeine. If you're watching your caffeine or just want to try a delicate tasting tea, pick a few herbal teas to try. Classic peppermint tea is refreshing hot or cold, and chamomile tea is known for its soothing quality. Rooibos is another popular herbal tea that's often blended with dried fruit or vanilla. 5. Choose between loose leaves or tea bags. If you'd like to use high-quality tea leaves that you can steep multiple times, use loose-leaf tea. These are uncut and dried when you buy them, although they'll unwrap and expand as they steep. For a convenient way to make tea, buy tea that's been cut and portioned into bags. Unfortunately, you can only steep these once. For high-quality tea bags, choose pyramid style bags that allow the tea to expand as it steeps. If you can't find these, look for round tea bags that are filled with finely-cut tea. Did You Know? The most popular type of tea bag is square with a string and tag. Although these are easy to find, they're usually filled with lower-quality, shredded tea, and powder.

A well-made cup of hot tea can warm the heart and soul of any tea lover, but it can be unpleasantly bitter or disappointingly tasteless when improperly steeped. Fortunately, it's easy to prepare a tasty cup of tea. Decide what type of tea you want to brew and choose loose leaves or tea bags. Then heat your water and pour it over the tea. Let the tea steep for the right amount of time according to the tea type and then remove the tea. Enjoy your hot tea on its own or with milk and sugar. Step 1: Heating the Water 1. Put fresh water into a kettle. If you're just making a cup of tea, pour about 1 1/2 times as much water as you need to fill the cup. If you're making a pot of tea, fill the kettle. This will allow for some water to evaporate. For the best-tasting tea, use water that hasn't been boiled before. Use a stove top kettle that will whistle when the water boils or turn on an electric tea kettle that will turn off automatically once the water boils. Variation: If you don't have a kettle, pour the water into a saucepan. Heat the water over high heat until it's as hot as you need. 2. Heat the water according to your tea type. Since the water that's too hot can damage delicate tea, it's important to heat the water based on what kind of tea you're making. You can use a thermometer or pay attention to the water, so you know when to turn off the heat. Heat the water according to these types: White teas: 165 °F (74 °C) or once the water becomes hot to the touch Green teas: 170 to 185 °F (77 to 85 °C) or just when steam begins to come out of the spout Black teas: 205 °F (96 °C) or after cooling boiling water for 1 minute 3. Microwave water in a mug if you don't have access to a kettle or stove. Although your water will heat more evenly in a kettle or pot on the stove, you can fill a microwave-safe mug about 3/4 full of water and place a wooden skewer or popsicle stick into it. Microwave the water for 1 minute, or until the water begins to bubble. The wooden skewer will prevent the water from superheating, which could cause an explosion. 4. Pour a little water into the teapot or cup to preheat it. If you pour hot water into a cold teapot or cup, the water temperature will drop dramatically, and your tea won't steep properly. To preheat the vessel, fill the teapot or cup about 1/4 to 1/2 full of some hot water. Leave it for about 30 seconds and then pour it out. If you're in a hurry, you can skip this step, but your tea will be hotter and taste better if you preheat the vessel. Step 2: Steeping the Tea 1. Place tea leaves or bags into the teapot or cup. If you're using tea bags, plan on using 1 bag for each cup of tea you want to make in a teapot, or put 1 bag into 1 cup. To use loose-leaf tea, plan on using about 1 tablespoon (2 g) of loose leaves for each cup of tea you want to make. If you like your tea stronger, feel free to use more leaves. 2. Pour the hot water over the tea. Carefully pour the water into your kettle or cup. If you're using a cup, fill it about 3/4 full, so you'll have room to add milk later. If you're making loose-leaf tea in a teapot, pour about 3⁄4 cup (180 ml) of water for each serving of tea. For tea bags in a teapot, pour around 1 cup (240 ml) of water for each tea bag. If you're making loose-leaf tea in a cup, consider putting the tea into a mesh tea ball or place a strainer into the cup before you add the tea and water. Then you can lift the strainer or ball to remove the tea leaves. Consider measuring the water the first few times you use the teapot. Then you can begin to eyeball how much water to use once you're comfortable with the teapot. 3. Steep the tea according to tea type. If you use loose leaves, you'll see them unroll and expand as they steep. If you use tea bags, you'll see the water begin to change color, unless you're brewing white tea. Leave the tea to steep for: 1 to 3 minutes for green tea 2 to 5 minutes for white tea 2 to 3 minutes for oolong tea 4 minutes for black tea 3 to 6 minutes for herbal tea Did You Know? The longer you steep your tea, the stronger the flavor will be. Use a spoon to taste the tea, so you don't over steep it, which could cause the tea to taste bitter. 4. Strain the tea leaves or remove the tea bags. If you used tea bags, lift them and let excess tea drip back into the cup or teapot. If you used loose-leaf tea, remove the tea ball or place a strainer over a cup and pour the tea through it. Save the tea leaves for another brew or discard them. Compost your tea bags or leaves once you've finished making tea. Step 3: Serving the Tea 1. Drink the hot tea on its own to highlight its distinctive taste. If you'd like to taste the tea itself, don't add sugar, milk, or lemon. This is especially important if you're drinking white, green, or herbal tea since milk can overwhelm the tea's delicate flavor. Lower-quality teas that are often sold in tea bags might benefit from additional sweetener or milk. 2. Add milk to black tea for a creamy taste. Traditionally, milk is only added to black teas, such as breakfast tea. Since there's no wrong or right way to drink tea with milk, pour the milk into the cup first or after you've poured the tea. Then stir gently and place your spoon on the saucer next to the cup. Although you may hear people ask if you take cream, avoid using heavy cream or half-and-half in your tea. The high-fat content will create a heavy taste that masks the flavor of the tea. 3. Stir in honey or sugar to sweeten the tea. If you don't like the taste of tea on its own, add a little granulated sugar, honey, or your favorite sweetener. For example, sweeten your tea with stevia, agave syrup, or flavored syrup, such as vanilla syrup. Masala chai is typically sweetened with granulated or brown sugar. Honey is a great choice to sweeten green or white teas. 4. Include lemon, ginger, or mint if you'd like to give the tea a bright flavor. Try squirting a little freshly sliced lemon into your tea or adding a few sprigs of fresh mint. If you'd like to add a slightly spicy flavor, add a thin slice of fresh ginger to the tea. For a festive way to flavor bold teas, add a short cinnamon stick directly to the teacup. Tip: Since citrus can cause milk to curdle, avoid adding lemon to tea if you're also adding milk. 5. Chill the tea to make iced tea. If you'd rather be drinking cold tea, put your tea in the refrigerator and leave it until it's completely cold. Then fill a glass with ice and pour the cold tea into it. Enjoy the iced tea before the ice melts. You can make iced tea out of any type of tea. Try making iced sweet tea with black tea or an iced herbal hibiscus tea. Step 4: Selecting Tea to Brew 1. Pick black tea for a bold beverage that stands up to milk or sweetener. For a smoky, black tea, look for Lapsang Souchong. If you want a strong, malty flavor, buy Assam. If you plan on drinking tea with milk or sugar, consider using a breakfast or everyday blend. Look for flavored black teas, such as Earl Grey, Lady Grey, or masala chai to include a floral, citrus, or spicy taste. 2. Pick green tea for a light, earthy flavor. Green tea has less caffeine than black tea and has a more delicate flavor. If you prefer to drink tea without milk or sweetener, try a green tea, so you can detect its subtle flavor. If you're interested in green tea, learn how to make matcha. Matcha is a stone-ground green tea that's traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies. Tip: If you enjoy black and green teas, try oolong tea. This type of tea is oxidized like black tea, but not as processed, so it keeps some of its grassy flavors. 3. Select white tea for mild flavor and a little caffeine. White tea is the least oxidized and contains very little caffeine. Choose this tea if you like a smooth tea that's easy to drink without adding sweeteners or flavors. Because it's so minimally processed, you can usually only buy white tea as loose-leaf instead of in bags. 4. Look for herbal tea if you want to avoid caffeine. If you're watching your caffeine or just want to try a delicate tasting tea, pick a few herbal teas to try. Classic peppermint tea is refreshing hot or cold, and chamomile tea is known for its soothing quality. Rooibos is another popular herbal tea that's often blended with dried fruit or vanilla. 5. Choose between loose leaves or tea bags. If you'd like to use high-quality tea leaves that you can steep multiple times, use loose-leaf tea. These are uncut and dried when you buy them, although they'll unwrap and expand as they steep. For a convenient way to make tea, buy tea that's been cut and portioned into bags. Unfortunately, you can only steep these once. For high-quality tea bags, choose pyramid style bags that allow the tea to expand as it steeps. If you can't find these, look for round tea bags that are filled with finely-cut tea. Did You Know? The most popular type of tea bag is square with a string and tag. Although these are easy to find, they're usually filled with lower-quality, shredded tea, and powder.

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Which tea has the most antioxidants? Are hot and cold tea equal? Take this WebMD quiz and find out.

For some time, we’ve had requests for a milky oolong, and finally, we have found one that we liked, and we are happy to share it with you. Milky oolongs are very popular in Eastern Asia for their sweet, creamy flavors. This one is smooth, and the aroma of warmed cream is delicious! Please note: This is different from Jin Xuan Oolong from Taiwan.

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Each plant offers its own flavor, so mix and match to find a blend that's perfect for you.

Learn about the world's most famous drink: tea! With so many blends and varieties, where should you start? Tea blogger Anna Mariani has everything you need to know from green to oolong to herbal teas.

Choice Organics offers a collection of black, puerh, oolong, green, white, and herbal teas, sustainably sourced and blended to perfection for a full-flavored taste experience every time.

White Peony tea is a classic Chinese selection showcasing the natural qualities of white tea. The sweet, floral liquor is lightly caffeinated and high in antioxidants. Enjoy this classic variety as a mellow way to start your morning or to brighten your afternoon. Bai Mu Dan, or White Peony, is a Chinese white tea made from two leaves and a bud of the Da Bai (Big White) varietal. Grown in Fujian, China at high altitudes in cool climates, the plants are blanketed in mist encouraging nutrients to be stored in the leaves. This produces a light, balanced flavor profile. An almond colored cup has a light, toasted aroma. The palate is sweet, and floral with a light, buttery finish. Hints of sweet grass are complimented by midtones of nuttiness, with a touch of lemon zest. Color: AlmondAroma: Light, ToastedPalate: Sweet, FloralFinish: Light, Buttery Top Note: Sweet GrassMid Note: NuttinessEnd Note: Lemon Zest How to Make White Tea:Amount: 1 tspn (heaping)Hot Water: 6ozWater Temperature: 180º

Find the best tea for skin in this list of 12 teas that will keep your skin looking beautiful. Drink them up or even apply them topically!

Outlaw's Oolong Tea is a unique recipe, featuring smoky Oolong tea leaves infused with spices like cinnamon and ginger. Follow this guide and brew a bold, flavorful tea that captures the essence of the wild and adventurous spirit!

Our Holiday Tea is popular all year. For evenings or times you'd like the flavors of citrus and holiday spices without the caffeine, try our Holiday Herbal blend. It's made with rooibos (red bush) instead of black tea and is naturally caffeine-free.

WORLD'S LARGEST VARIETY PYRAMID TEA COLLECTION. Curated collection with 24 organic black, green, white, oolong, and herbal tea blends. The open lid reveals a detailed tea menu for easy flavor selection. 24 UNIQUE USDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC TEAS. Tea chest contains 24 whole-leaf pyramid tea sachets. All tea blends in this collection are USDA organic certified. See images for the full blend list and descriptions of each. BEAUTIFULLY PACKAGED AND PERFECT FOR GIFT-GIVING. At Teabloom, we strive to deliver a total sensory experience that begins with our beautifully-designed tea chest. Makes a lovely gift for all the tea lovers on your list. STEEPING INSTRUCTIONS: Bring fresh, cold water to a boil for black and herbal tea; near boil for white, green and oolong tea. Unwrap silken pyramid infuser and place in a cup. Pour water over infuser and steep black and oolong tea 3-5 minutes; herbal tea 5-7 minutes; green and white tea 2-3 minutes.

LuShan wild natural green tea, it can be a good medicine for refreshing the body and dissipating food, fitness and digestion, treating chest and abdominal pain, and removing irritability and cough. It is a true natural health drink. Steep guide : Amount 3g/1teaspoonsTemperature: 80°c 1 to 2 minutes for brewing, refill water 3 or 4 time

Delicate and fragrant jasmine blossoms harvested during their prime, in the spring season, are blended with green tea to create a smooth cup of tea that will calm your senses and bring a feeling of peace and tranquility to your body. Simple, naturally sweet, and light in flavor.Delicate Harmony: Delicate jasmine flowers dance with smooth green tea, creating a calming and floral experience. Each sip: A touch of sweetness complements the subtle floral notes of jasmine, leaving a lingering taste on the palate. Embrace tranquility: Steep a cup of Jasmine green tea and unwind with the delicate essence of this fragrant blossom.

Our exquisite Grenada Vanilla Chai is a tantalizing blend that transports your senses to the lush landscapes of Grenada with every sip. Crafted with care, this unique fusion of flavors is designed to elevate your tea-drinking experience to new heights.   Infused with the true essence of vanilla, adding a creamy, indulgent undertone. Break free from the ordinary and add a touch of exotic indulgence to your tea moments.  Ingredients: Black Tea, Ginger, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Black Pepper, White Pepper, Clove, Nutmeg, Calendula Petals, Vanilla beans, and Natural flavors. Antioxidant Level: High | Caffeine Content:  Medium   STEEPING TIME TEA CUP 8oz (237ml) 10oz (296ml) 12oz (355ml) AMOUNT 1 heaping teaspoon of "The Perfect Tea Spoon" 1 heaping teaspoon of "The Perfect Tea Spoon” 1.5 heaping teaspoon of "The Perfect Tea Spoon MILD 2-3 min 2-3 min 2-3 min MEDIUM 3-4 min 3-4 min 3-4 min STRONG 4-5 min 4-5 min 4-5 min The Amazing Tea Company recommends 2-3 minutes   IDEAL BREWING TEMPERATURE: 85ºC/185ºF. For Food Safety reasons bring water to 100ºC/212ºF and let it cool down to 85ºC/185ºF. HOT BREWING METHOD: Bring filtered or freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea for each 7-9oz / 200-260ml of fluid volume in the teapot. Briefly infuse with freshly boiled water and then pour off. Re-infuse the tea and pour after about 1 minute or longer to taste. ICED TEA BREWING METHOD (Individual Serving): Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose leaf or 1 tea bag into a teapot for each serving required. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 6-7oz/170-200ml per serving over the tea leaves. Cover and let steep for 3 minutes. Add hot tea to a 12oz/375ml acrylic glass filled with ice, straining the tea leaves, or removing the bags. Not all of the tea will fit, allowing for approximately an additional ½ serving. Sweeten and/or add lemon to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced black tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted.

Find the best herbal teas for acid reflux (GERD) and heartburn. Learn what is causing these conditions, and how to avoid them.

Holes in a chair's cane seat are eyesores that suggest a certain level of household disrepair, but you can fix them yourself with a little effort. If the seat is machine-woven cane and the hole is small, you may get away with gluing a piece of matching cane over the hole and tucking the edges under the existing cane.

A masterpiece from Fuan, China, Dragon Pearl Jasmine is comprised of little, hand-rolled 'pearls' gently infused with jasmine flowers. The blend is pure joy, with the floral and sweet aromas of the light-colored brew.