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Which Tea has the Most Caffeine? A Deep Dive into the Leaves

Many factors determine how much caffeine ends up in your cup. Our Ranking with 10 Types of Tea with High Caffeine.

Victoria Backhaus

25.11.2024

Lifestyle

The Sweet Truth About Vegan Chocolate

We show you what makes vegan chocolate special and what to look for in the plant-based alternative of our favorite treat.

Aysegül Öztekin

07.11.2024

Glossary

Blue Tea/Butterfly Pea Tea

Blue tea, commonly known as "Butterfly Pea Tea," is made from flowers of the Butterfly Pea plant (Clitoria ternatea). It can be enjoyed pure or as part in a blend. The tea gets its name from its st...

Victoria Backhaus

23.12.2024

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The Role of Tea in China: Insights into the World's Oldest Tea Culture

Dive into Chinas's tea culture and discover the world's oldest tea tradition!

Victoria Backhaus

08.04.2025

All About Tea

How to Hojicha

How do you prepare Hojicha Powder? From a classic Hojicha Latte to pure enjoyment, let's make your perfect cup together.

Caroline Tyka

01.04.2025

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The Role of Tea in Buddhist Culture: A Path to Mindfulness and Serenity

Discover the shared history of Tea and Buddhism.

Victoria Backhaus

30.03.2025

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All about Sencha, Japan’s favorite tea

Explore Sencha, Japan's iconic green tea. Join us on a journey through its flavors, preparation, and origins.

Jana Schwerdtfeger

27.03.2025

All About Tea

The Role of Tea in Nepalese Culture: A Tradition of Taste and Togetherness

From butter tea rituals to its rising global impact—discover how Nepalese tea culture shapes daily life and traditions.

Caroline Tyka

23.03.2025

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Caffeine for Connoisseurs: Matcha as a Coffee Alternative

What’s behind the trendy drink Matcha, and what makes it a popular alternative to coffee? Let’s uncover the green secret.

Sarah Schedler

10.03.2025

Sustainable & Mindful Living

Lifestyle

Ayurveda and Tea: Harmony for the Senses

Discover the world of Ayurveda and the part tea plays in this Indian life philosophy.

Tamara Weber

13.05.2025

Lifestyle

Attention, Mindfulness: is it all hype or is there something to it?

Mindfulness is often hailed as a miracle cure - but what's really behind it?

Caroline Tyka

30.01.2025

Lifestyle

How tea shapes my day

Find small pauses in your daily routine!

Jana Schwerdtfeger

24.01.2025

Lifestyle

Find your flow: Which journaling method works for you?

Journaling can bring clarity to what’s on your mind.

Jana Schwerdtfeger

09.01.2025

Lifestyle

From Intentions to Habits

Turn your New Year's resolutions into lasting habits with simple, science-backed strategies that make life easier, one step at a time.

Caroline Tyka

02.01.2025

Lifestyle

The Secret of Gift-Giving: Why Gifts Bring Joy

The act of gift-giving is a phenomenon where both givers and receivers experience immense joy.

Sarah Schedler

06.12.2024

Definitions, Backgrounds & Terms about Tea

Glossary

Da Hong Pao

Da Hong Pao is an exclusive Oolong tea from the Wuyi Mountains in China's Fujian Province. The rocky landscape of the Wuyi Mountains, where these renowned tea plants grow, gives it the name of Wuyi...

Sarah Schedler

19.05.2025

Glossary

Gunpowder Tea

Gunpowder is a traditional Chinese green tea, named for its distinctive shape: The tea leaves are tightly rolled into small, firm pellets—a technique that not only preserves the tea’s aroma but als...

Tamara Weber

29.04.2025

Glossary

Juniper Berries

Juniper berries are the dried fruits of the juniper plant (Juniperus communis). Known for their intense, spicy-sweet aroma, they are a popular spice. In the Middle Ages, they were highly valued in ...

Jana Schwerdtfeger

28.04.2025

Glossary

Basil

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is an herb from the basil family (Ocimum) within the Labiatae family, which also includes mint, oregano, and thyme. There are over 200 species of this plant worldwide. Basi...

Victoria Backhaus

22.04.2025

Glossary

CTC Tea – Crush, Tear, Curl

CTC is an industrial process for processing mostly black tea in which the leaves are mechanically processed in three steps - crushing, tearing and rolling. The result is a strong tea with an intens...

Caroline Tyka

17.04.2025

Glossary

Yuzu

Yuzu, or Citrus junos, is a rare and aromatic citrus fruit originally from East Asia. It is primarily grown and cherished in Japan, China, and Korea. Resembling a small, irregularly shaped lemon, Y...

Caroline Tyka

02.04.2025