Tea Journal
Tea 101
New to loose leaf? Start here. Plain-language guides to tea types, caffeine and finding a cup you'll love.
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Origins & culture
Is Tea Tree Oil Related to Tea? Plants Called Tea That Aren't Tea
Tea tree oil isn't related to the tea in your mug, and it should never be swallowed. Meet the real tea plant, find out how tea tree got its name, and get to know rooibos, honeybush and other plants called...
Origins & culture
Camellia Sinensis: Where the Tea Plant Grows and What It Needs
Meet Camellia sinensis, the one plant behind every true tea: where it comes from, how it spread around the world and the...
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How Much Caffeine Is in Tea? A Guide by Type
How much caffeine is in black, green, white, oolong and matcha tea, what changes it, and how decaf differs from caffeine-free.
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How to Find Your Tea (and Why to Keep Looking)
Not sure where to start with tea? Use what you already love, from coffee to wine to dessert, to find teas you...
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Loose Leaf vs. Tea Bags: What's Actually Different?
Leaf size, freshness, flavor, cost and convenience. An honest look at loose leaf tea vs tea bags, and when each one makes...
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Types of Tea Explained: A Beginner's Guide to Flavors
White, green, oolong, black, pu-erh and herbal. A clear guide to the main types of tea, how each is made and what...