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The Hygge Lifestyle
Read moreYou’ve likely seen this word in blogs, on Instagram, or heard it in your social circles. But what is it? Hygge (pronounced “hyoo-guh”) is a Danish concept driven on finding […]
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Why Is Kombucha So Popular?
Read moreKombucha is a naturally fizzy drink that provides an energy boost and purportedly brings a bounty of health benefits to those who make a regular habit of drinking it. It […]
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Iced Tea Month
Read moreJune is National Iced Tea Month! The United States has had a long love affair with iced tea. We have been using this cold beverage to beat the summer heat since […]
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The Kouridashi Iced Tea Method
Read moreWater quality, temperature, and length of steeping are all factors that influence the flavor profile of a cup of tea. These are details we typically keep in mind when preparing […]
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Do Tea Drinking Habits Help Allergies?
Read moreThe onset of allergy season means an onslaught of sniffly noses, headaches, and itchy eyes. Fighting back against allergy symptoms can be exhausting. Fortunately, establishing healthy habits can do a […]
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AND THAT’S THE TEA | CAN TEA HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT?
Read moreby: Jordyn King, Guest Blogger Teas and Me My name is Jordyn King and I am currently a graduate student at Meredith College in the Concentration of Dietetics in Raleigh, […]
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Tea and Social Class in 19th Century England
Read moreOften when we think of “high tea,” we envision gatherings of British aristocrats in extravagant 19th century dress, gossiping around spreads of embellished tea sets and decadent pastries. This is […]
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Bubble Tea’s Global Takeover: Weighing the Pros and Cons
Read more“Bubble tea” is a tea-based drink that is traditionally made with black tea, sugar, milk, and tapioca balls. It is commonly referred to as “boba” or “pearl milk tea.” It […]
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Butterfly Pea Flower Tea
Read moreButterfly pea vines, sometimes referred to as Asian pigeonwings or blue pea vines, are plants native to Southeast Asia. Due to the vine’s resilience in all kinds of soil types, […]
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One Lump or None?
Read moreThe Case for 5 Sugar Alternatives Sugar is everywhere these days. The American Heart Association reports that an average adult living in North America consumes a massive 77 grams of […]