Loose leaf tea might not be top of the charts yet, but it has been steadily gaining popularity as people learn more about the advantages of this seemingly superior option.

The fine tea in traditional tea bags, you see, is usually a kind of “tea dust,” highly granulated particles from broken down tea leaves. The result is a reduction in quality of the tea, and a final product that is deprived of its essential oils tastes more bitter and is not nearly as fragrant.

In short, tea blends that contain whole tea leaves as opposed to inferior tea dust will taste better, so it’s no shock more people are interested in learning how to acquire loose tea and make their own.

Read on to learn how to make your own tea. [Read more…]

Dandelion tea has been making quite the splash recently. Apparently, this herbal mixture has been used for hundreds of years as a natural healing cocktail that can alleviate symptoms from various ailments, regulate the liver, improve kidney function, etc.

While these health claims don’t have much in the way of solid peer-reviewed research backing them up, what is undeniable is that there is more than one way to make tea, and options like dandelion tea provide a unique flavor profile that even non-aficionados should at least one to give a try once in their life.

So, how do you go about making this strange brew? Read on to learn how to make dandelion tea. [Read more…]

Of all the varieties of tea brewed from the Camellia Sinensis plant, green tea is perhaps the one with the most storied reputation. Despite its bitter taste, people buy and drink it in droves, in no small part to the numerous health benefits associated with this form of tea. Just look at that WebMD article.

Though they eschew the idea of green tea being a magic weight loss formula, medical professionals are intrigued by the catechin content it holds, something that may help it improve blood flow and cholesterol.

In addition to that, though, it may also help with stabilizing blood sugar levels and helping improve brain function, helpful facts for anyone, but of value to individuals who may be at risk for degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.

It’s more than enough to get most people interested, and one of the first things anyone asks is, “how is this stuff made?”

Read on to learn how to both hot brew and cold brew green tea. [Read more…]

Loose leaf tea, and, by extension, whole leaf tea, are varieties of tea that use a more complete form of tea leaf in their brewing process. Unlike “normal” tea from teabags, which use a finely granulated form of tea, loose leaf tea uses larger leaves with a reduced total surface area.

This is appealing to many tea drinkers, because the brewing process for loose leaf tea helps preserve its intense flavors, leading to a finished cup of tea that is tastier and more pleasing to serious tea aficionados.

Thanks to the advent of many traditional (and modern) techniques, there are several ways in which anyone interested in making their own loose leaf tea can go about getting it done, so read on to learn how to make loose leaf tea. [Read more…]