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RateTea has articles on each style of tea we list, each brand / tea company, and each tea-producing region we classify teas by. To browse these articles, explore the links at the top of the page. This page is for other tea-related topics.

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  • Herbs and Herbal Teas for Anxiety
    Updated: May. 9, 2012
    Herbal teas are frequently used to promote relaxation, and can combat anxiety in a variety of ways, both through medicinal effects and through warmth, mind
  • Caffeine Content of Tea
    Updated: Apr. 25, 2012
    How much caffeine is in black, green, or white tea? Learn what determines the caffeine content of different teas, which teas are high and low in caffeine.
  • Iced Tea
    Updated: Apr. 16, 2012
    Tips on making iced tea, including how to minimize your energy usage when brewing and chilling iced tea.
  • Oxidation of Tea
    Updated: Apr. 4, 2012
    Oxidation of tea (not fermentation), a process distinguishing black tea from green tea, changing the color of the leaf and other characteristics of the tea
  • Vitamin C Content of Tea
    Updated: Apr. 4, 2012
    Green teas tend to contain small amounts of vitamin C, whereas black teas tend to contain none. Processing and storage can reduce the Vitamin C content of
  • Tippy Tea
    Updated: Apr. 4, 2012
    Tippy tea is tea that contains a greater portion of tips (leaf buds); tippy tea tends to be higher in caffeine, smoother in flavor, and more expensive.
  • Antioxidants in Tea
    Updated: Apr. 4, 2012
    Tea contains antioxidants, including catechins and theaflavins. These have various effects on health, but their health benefits are often exaggerated.
  • Multiple Infusions
    Updated: Apr. 4, 2012
    "Multiple infusions" refers to the steeping of tea leaves multiple time, which is an excellent way to bring out the flavor and aromas of whole-leaf teas.
  • Grades of Tea
    Updated: Apr. 4, 2012
    A key for the system of letters (OP, FOP, BOP, FTGFOP, etc.) used in one system of tea grading.
  • Fair Trade Tea
    Updated: Apr. 4, 2012
    Fair trade tea: what it is, what problems it intends to solve, and criticisms and limitations of the fair trade movement.
  • Organic Tea
    Updated: Apr. 4, 2012
    What it means for tea to be organic, why organic tea is important, and how one should exercise caution with organic tea.
  • Tea and Sustainability
    Updated: Apr. 3, 2012
    Sustainability as it pertains to tea: fair trade, organic agriculture, packaging, composting, energy usage, and locally grown tea.
  • Discover New Teas
    Updated: Apr. 3, 2012
    RateTea can help you discover new teas, new styles (types) of tea, and companies from which to buy tea, all while learning more about tea.
  • Health Benefits of Tea
    Updated: Apr. 3, 2012
    A brief overview of the health benefits of tea, and exploration of whether certain teas are better for you than others.
  • Composting Tea Leaves and Tea Bags
    Updated: Apr. 2, 2012
    Composting tea is a great way to promote sustainability. Loose tea can be composted or added directly to gardens as mulch.
  • Decaffeinated Tea
    Updated: Mar. 21, 2012
    Outline of different decaffeination processes and their effects on health and the aroma and flavor of tea.
  • Climate, Geography, and Tea Production
    Updated: Mar. 6, 2012
    Tea is an adaptable plant, but grows best in subtropical climates with wet growing seasons; this page explains how climate and geography influence tea prod
  • Caffeine Addiction, Dependency, and Withdrawal
    Updated: Mar. 5, 2012
    Caffeine is mildly addictive and causes a physical dependency; caffeine withdrawal can be inconvenient and unpleasant, but tends to only last a few days.
  • Ethical Tea Partnership
    Updated: Mar. 5, 2012
    The Ethical Tea Partnership is a non-profit organization funded by member tea companies seeking to promote sustainability and address social issues in tea
  • Tea and Iron Absorption
    Updated: Mar. 5, 2012
    Tea is known to inhibit iron absorption, but this effect is not a matter of concern for normal, healthy adults.
  • Weasel Words in Tea Descriptions and Marketing
    Updated: Mar. 5, 2012
    Weasel words are words used to give a misleading impression of authority; weasel words are common in marketing, where they can be harmful or dishonest.
  • World Tea East
    Updated: Mar. 5, 2012
    World Tea East is a tea expo and trade show, happening Sept. 9-10 in Philadelphia, 2011, and run by World Tea Media, the group behind the World Tea Expo.
  • Making Tea Using a Microwave
    Updated: Mar. 5, 2012
    Safety tips and other practical tips for making tea in a microwave, and an explanation of why in general this is not the best way of heating water for tea.
  • Tea and Acid Reflux
    Updated: Mar. 5, 2012
    There is no evidence that tea causes or aggravates acid reflux; there are, however, some herbs which can be used to treat the symptoms of this condition.
  • L-Theanine and Tea
    Updated: Mar. 5, 2012
    L-theanine is a chemical found in tea which has a number of different effects on the mind and body.
  • Unilever Tea Brands
    Updated: Mar. 5, 2012
    Unilever is a multinational corporation owning many tea brands. This page lists all the brands of tea owned by Unilever.
  • Nylon Tea Bags
    Updated: Mar. 5, 2012
    Some tea bags are made out of nylon; nylon is not the most environmentally sustainable choice of material for a tea bag as most nylon is not biodegradable.
  • Tea and Weight Loss
    Updated: Mar. 5, 2012
    Scientific evidence for tea as an aid to weight loss, with discussion of companies that market tea as a weight-loss product.
  • Private Label Tea
    Updated: Mar. 5, 2012
    Private label tea is tea that is sold wholesale to another company which markets it as its own brand name. Private label tea can be a lucrative business.
  • Storing Tea
    Updated: Mar. 5, 2012
    Information on storing tea, including how to store aged tea, how long tea typically stays fresh, and what to do with stale tea.
  • Bottled Tea
    Updated: Mar. 5, 2012
    RateTea does not list bottled teas, but we do refer people to companies selling unsweetened bottled iced tea.
  • Brewing Tea
    Updated: Mar. 5, 2012
    Get the most out of your tea by learning how to brew it to bring out the qualities you enjoy most.
  • Loose Tea, Tea Bags, Sachets, Etc.
    Updated: Mar. 5, 2012
    Teas can be classified as loose tea, tea bags, sachets (pyramid bags), and a few other forms.
  • Brewing Temperature for Tea
    Updated: Feb. 7, 2012
    This article goes into more depth on the topic of what temperature water to use for steeping various teas.
  • Why Style? What Exactly Is A Style Of Tea?
    Updated: Jan. 25, 2012
    RateTea refers to styles of tea; this page explains why we use the word style, and what exactly we mean by a style of tea.
  • Writing About Tea
    Updated: Dec. 17, 2011
    A guide to how to write about tea, with an eye towards writing tea reviews.
  • Naturally Sweet Teas
    Updated: Nov. 8, 2011
    Tea tends to be more bitter and less sweet, but there are a few types of teas which are sugar-free but naturally sweet and less bitter.
  • Tea and Sleep
    Updated: Nov. 8, 2011
    There is evidence that tea has sleep benefits, especially when compared to coffee. Herbal teas have diverse effects on sleep.
  • Tea and Pregnancy
    Updated: Nov. 8, 2011
    This article summarizes the potential risks and benefits associated with drinking tea or herbal tea during pregnancy.
  • Switching From Coffee to Tea
    Updated: Nov. 8, 2011
    Health reasons for switching from coffee to tea, and some ideas of teas for coffee lovers to start with.
  • Breakfast Teas
    Updated: Nov. 8, 2011
    Breakfast tea refers to a number of styles of strong black tea, usually blends, that are typically drunk with breakfast in Western countries.
  • Herbal Teas Containing Caffeine
    Updated: Nov. 8, 2011
    Although most herbal teas are naturally caffeine-free, there are a few herbal teas, including yerba mate, guayusa, and guarana, which contain caffeine.
  • Caffeine and Dehydration
    Updated: Nov. 8, 2011
    Caffeine in tea and coffee is often claimed to be a diuretic, leading to dehydration, but research does not back up this view.
  • Single Origin Teas
    Updated: Nov. 8, 2011
    A single origin tea is a tea that has been grown and produced in a specific region; this article explains the reasons for buying single origin teas.