 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.
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