Tea

A good cup has a story.

Brewing know-how, honest ingredient notes and stories from the wider world of tea — written to help you choose well and enjoy the leaves you already have.

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Yerba Mate Caffeine: How Much Is in Your Cup?

Yerba mate contains around 80mg of caffeine per cup, similar to coffee. The amount varies with brewing method, leaf dose and how many times you refill. Here is what you...

Yerba Mate Caffeine: How Much Is in Your Cup?

Yerba mate contains around 80mg of caffeine per cup, similar to coffee. The amount varies with brewing method, leaf dose and how many times you refill. Here is what you...

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Lemon Verbena Tea: A Complete Guide to Brewing and Enjoying

A proper guide to lemon verbena tea, from its South American origins to brewing methods, flavour notes and what the research actually says about this caffeine-free herbal infusion.

Lemon Verbena Tea: A Complete Guide to Brewing and Enjoying

A proper guide to lemon verbena tea, from its South American origins to brewing methods, flavour notes and what the research actually says about this caffeine-free herbal infusion.

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Peppermint Tea: Taste, Brewing and What the Evidence Says

What peppermint tea tastes like, how to brew it hot or iced, and what research on peppermint leaf and oil does—and does not—show about an everyday cup.

Peppermint Tea: Taste, Brewing and What the Evidence Says

What peppermint tea tastes like, how to brew it hot or iced, and what research on peppermint leaf and oil does—and does not—show about an everyday cup.

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Nettle Tea: Taste, Brewing and What the Evidence Says

What nettle tea tastes like, how to brew it hot or iced, and what research on nettle leaf does—and does not—show about an everyday cup.

Nettle Tea: Taste, Brewing and What the Evidence Says

What nettle tea tastes like, how to brew it hot or iced, and what research on nettle leaf does—and does not—show about an everyday cup.

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Mullein Tea: A Practical Guide to Brewing, Straining and Flavour

Mullein tea is mild, earthy and caffeine-free, but those fine leaf hairs need proper straining. Here is everything you need to know about brewing it well.

Mullein Tea: A Practical Guide to Brewing, Straining and Flavour

Mullein tea is mild, earthy and caffeine-free, but those fine leaf hairs need proper straining. Here is everything you need to know about brewing it well.

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Moroccan Mint Tea: The Traditional Recipe and How to Make It

The classic Moroccan mint tea recipe combines gunpowder green tea, fresh spearmint and sugar. Here's how to make it properly, plus the history and customs behind North Africa's most famous...

Moroccan Mint Tea: The Traditional Recipe and How to Make It

The classic Moroccan mint tea recipe combines gunpowder green tea, fresh spearmint and sugar. Here's how to make it properly, plus the history and customs behind North Africa's most famous...