It's All About Tea — health

In China and parts of Southeast Asia Pu-erh tea has been consumed for centuries. It was a significant export product on the Tea-Horse Road, but even back in its homeland of Yunnan people did not dismiss the amazing Pu-erh tea benefits.

While in Tibet this tea was popular with monks for its amazing energizing qualities, in China people would always drink it after a meal, especially an oily one, to aid with digestion. (Read more)

You've probably heard of GABA tea and its benefits. Picking up some GABA tea from the shelf, we see claims of stress relief, pain relief, and happiness promotion. While GABA does all those things, taking GABA in the form of tea or supplements doesn't allow it to get absorbed by the body in the same way as when it's naturally produced within our bodies. (Read more)

Which tea is the best substitute for coffee? Whether you're cutting back on caffeine or looking for a smoother energy boost, here are the teas we recommend – from bold black teas to matcha and pu-erh.  (Read more)

Tea has a well-established reputation as a healthy beverage. Thanks to modern marketing, the humble Camellia Sinensis tea plant is often presented as downright miraculous. Studies suggest that drinking three or more cups of tea daily is associated with cardiovascular health, including support for healthy blood pressure levels. Furthermore, the regular consumption of black tea is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease and a reduced risk of stroke. (Read more)