Are Tea Leaves A Good Fertilizer? Do Not Hurt Your Plants!

Young plants fertilized with tea leaves.

Should you consider tea as fertilizer? Every time you brew yourself a nice cup of tea, you will end up with a fair amount of used tea leaves that you may or may not have any use for. Further, you might have a tea that you do not enjoy or has long passed its prime. … Read more

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Do Teacups Make A Difference? Sizes, Shapes, Materials

Various chinese and japanese tea cups.

When it comes to choosing a teapot, many tea enthusiasts consider the material, shape, volume, thickness and the tea that they want to make in it before purchase. Why don’t we do that with our teacups? The teacups do have a major influence on the taste, smell, and feel of the tea we drink, but … Read more

How To Clear And Clean A Tea Strainer And Cleaners To Avoid

Two common types of tea strainers.

Almost everyone I know that has tried loose leaf tea owns one of these clam-shell design tea strainers. After just one or two tea sessions, they will start to get darker and darker through tea stains. How do you clean a tea strainer properly? If you look around, you will find many methods that people … Read more

How To Make Strong Tea: 15 Tricks You Need For Potent Tea

Roasted Wuyi rock oolong tea in a gaiwan.

There are a few reasons why you would want your tea to be stronger. Maybe the taste is just too faint for you to properly enjoy the tea? Or you simply need more caffeine out of the cup of tea you drink in the morning. Either way, there are a few principles, tips and tricks … Read more

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Why Green Tea Is Not Always Green: All Colors And Reasons

Various types of green tea in gaiwans.

Green tea is not always green. You may come across green tea leaves that seem brownish, white or yellow. The tea you make from these leaves can be anywhere from a pale white color to a dark brown. If green tea is called green tea, why is it not green? And why does this tea … Read more

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Pu Erh Tea Vs Coffee: Which Will Get You Up In The Morning?

Pieces of cooked Pu Erh tea on bamboo.

This post compares Pu Erh tea and coffee in detail. Many people need some help to properly wake up in the morning. Pu Erh tea, especially raw Pu Erh tea, is an effective stimulant and perhaps a good alternative to coffee. To decide whether you want to drink Pu Erh tea or coffee for your … Read more

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