Whether you need a pot of Earl Grey to wakeup in the morning or a cup of herbal to sleep, tea is a great thing to have around the house. But why limit yourself to drinking tea? Here are five fun new ways to use tea in practical ways.
Tea, whether black or green, caffeinated or decaffeinated (herbal teas don't count), has spectacular antioxidant capabilities owing to large amounts of substances called flavonoids. In addition to preventing oxidation, flavonoids may have an anticlotting effect.
Green tea has been consumed in China for thousands of years as a health-boosting drink. Although its health effects are not yet fully understood, drink green tea for these potential benefits:
Interested in learning more about the tasty world of tea? Once you've selected your favourite variety, you'll relish relaxing with a hot, aromatic cup of this ancient beverage.
Brew your own soothing infusion with this guide to herbal teas. These concoctions offer a pleasant alternative to tea drinkers who want to avoid caffeine, and help relieve common health discomforts.
Sometimes things that feel good are actually good for you. A cup of hot tea can soothe your throat and tame your cough if you brew it with the right ingredients.
No time for tea time? You should reconsider: make time for tea around the clock and you can reduce razor burn, freshen smelly feet, and more.
Coffee grounds placed in the planting hole encourage acid-forming bacteria, boosting the growth of such acid-loving plants as blueberries and evergreens.
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