Tea 101

  • A Look at the Types of Loose Leaf Tea

    by Kalah Garcia
    • Explores tea's historical roots, tracing back to ancient China and its legendary discovery by Emperor Shen Nong.
    • Highlights the cultural significance of tea across various regions, including the UK's afternoon tea and Japan's Chanoyu ceremony.
    • Covers the health benefits associated with different types of tea, such as antioxidants in green tea and calming effects of chamomile.
    • Offers insights into the art of brewing tea, including optimal water temperatures and steeping times for various types.

  • Does Tea Have Caffeine? Facts and Myths

    by Zachariah Holzapfel
    • Caffeine Content in Teas: Understand the varying caffeine levels in different types of tea, from green to black and matcha.
    • Factors Influencing Caffeine: Discover how leaf age, growing conditions, and brewing methods affect caffeine in tea.
    • Debunking Myths: Uncover the truth about caffeine myths, including misconceptions about decaf tea.
    • Black Tea Breakdown: See how full oxidation gives black tea one of the highest caffeine contents.

  • What is the caffeine content of tea

    by Zac Holzapfel
    • Overview: Dry tea has more caffeine by weight than coffee, but steeped tea contains less caffeine per cup.
    • Comparing Caffeine Content: Tea contains 40-120 mg of caffeine per eighth-ounce serving, while coffee has 80-206 mg.
    • Caffeine in Tea vs. Coffee: Tea's caffeine is combined with L-theanine and theophylline, offering a balanced energy boost.
    • Decaffeinated Options: Decaffeinated teas are available, processed using methods like carbon dioxide, ethyl acetate, and water processing.