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40+ Resources to Learn About Tea and Become a Tea Expert

Tea School / August 11, 2020

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40+ Resources to Learn About Tea and Become a Tea Expert

Caffeine in White Tea: Myth-Busting and Facts

Tea School / March 9, 2020

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Caffeine in White Tea: Myth-Busting and Facts

Matcha vs Green Tea – Learn About Their Differences

Tea School / September 6, 2019

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Matcha vs Green Tea – Learn About Their Differences

What to Choose When You Want to Switch from Coffee to Tea + GIVEAWAY!

Tea School / July 19, 2019

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What to Choose When You Want to Switch from Coffee to Tea + GIVEAWAY!

3 Simple Ways to Flavor Matcha

Matcha, Tea School / May 9, 2019

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3 Simple Ways to Flavor Matcha

Green Tea Tasting: Comparing Teabags from Mass Market Brands

Tea School / March 29, 2018

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Green Tea Tasting: Comparing Teabags from Mass Market Brands

Top 7 Tea Tools and Accessories

Tea School / August 16, 2017

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Top 7 Tea Tools and Accessories

Tea History: A Short Story

Tea School / May 18, 2017

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Tea History: A Short Story

Matcha Basics

Matcha, Tea School / May 1, 2017

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Matcha Basics

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One of the most common questions people ask me is

One of the most common questions people ask me is where or how to learn about tea...⁣
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After so many times having recommended many different resources I thought I’d put together a big list (40+ resources to learn about tea!) so I can refer people there when they ask again... Aaaaand here it is!!! (I mean, linked in my bio)⁣
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I hope you like the list and I’d love to hear your thoughts, comments and suggestions about it. Ah, also I’d love it if you could share it too 💕

Turmeric is trending and for a good reason... It h

Turmeric is trending and for a good reason... It has so many benefits and drinking a #turmerictea is the ultimate #selfcare.⁣
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(𝘎𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘨𝘦𝘦𝘬𝘺-> 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘦𝘢, 𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘦𝘢, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤 𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘵)⁣
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Some of its benefits are anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant, between others. It has been referred as a blood purifier, a digestive tonic, liver protectant, respiratory supporter, and the list goes on an on.⁣
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ALWAYS consume with black pepper because it enhances its bioavailability.⁣
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Depending on my mood, sometimes I make a turmeric infusion or I drink it powdered as a golden milk. @vahdamteas has the best and widest range of turmeric teas and powdered mixes, definitely my favorite! (Check out the link in my bio for my recommended Vahdam products AND use code DANIELA15 for 15% off!).⁣
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Do you prefer a turmeric infusion or a golden milk?

I can’t start my mornings without a #tealatte !

I can’t start my mornings without a #tealatte ! This specific one has a special story and comes from my friend Alondra’s tea shop @alouthepr in Puerto Rico 💕.⁣
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It is a Black tea blend with local cacao shells and calendula flowers, rose petals, marigold and rum essence, perfect for a latte! It’s called Cofresí after a local pirate from the region who is known for his Robin Hood-like philosophy. ⁣
When she sent me this tea, she also sent me some samples of a Jim Xuan, Jade Oolong and Oriental Beauty that she processed with her own hands in Taiwan in one of her trips! So much love, and so honored to try them 💕thanks again!⁣
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What’s your favorite tea to make a latte?⁣

GABA Oolong - A modern tea developed in the ‘80s

GABA Oolong - A modern tea developed in the ‘80s in Japan (though the Taiwanese have become the largest producer of Gaba Oolong) originally as a health product, because it is high in GABA (an important amino acid that functions as a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system). ⁣
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Nitrogen is used to ‘unlock’ the natural source of GABA from the tea leaves.⁣
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GABA is associates with many health claims like improving memory retention, promoting relaxation, helps reduce anxiety to name a few.⁣
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Personally, I drink it because I love its flavor. This specific Gaba Oolong from @zichunteas is slightly woody, fruity and yammy. It has a beautiful light amber-orange color and it is very smooth and slightly sweet.⁣
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Have you tried Gaba Oolong?

💫Hey everyone! I just posted a new recipe ➡️ Low-calorie, sugar free and vegan Earl Grey tea jelly!⁣ (Recipe link in bio)
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Yesss it is possible! 🙌🏼 I’m obsessed by how good this turned out and how easy and customizable this recipe is.⁣
I encourage you to try it, but make sure you stick to my ingredient list, brands included for guaranteed results. Pectin can be tricky, so read the post and recipe before you before you make this.⁣
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Have you ever tried a tea jelly? What would you eat with it?

Shincha Sencha by @mastersteas .⁣ For those who

Shincha Sencha by @mastersteas .⁣
For those who are not familiar with the term Shincha, it is the first harvest of the year of a Japanese green tea. ⁣
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Why is it so special? Because these are the best leaves! Through out the winter, the plants store all of the nutrients, so when the first leaves begin to grow, they’ll have a higher accumulation of nutrients, compared with other plucks though out the year. This causes the tea to be sweeter and less astringent.⁣
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This Shincha Sencha’s dry leaves have an intoxicating fruity aroma. I brewed it at 155-160F for about a minute and used 2 gms for 100ml of water. The tea was sooo buttery and creamy and very umami rich! It still carried a slightly fruity aroma but definitely was less intense than the dry leaves.⁣
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Although some Japanese teas might be intimidating, once you brew them right, they’re a whole new world of flavors!⁣
What’s your favorite Japanese tea?

✨Here’s a new recipe for my tea people!⁣ Lav

✨Here’s a new recipe for my tea people!⁣
Lavender lemonade taken to the next level ➡️ Check out this Sparkling Matcha🍵 lavender lemonade🍋 mocktail🍸. So many flavors combined to make this perfectly balanced and quenching summer drink!⁣
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Check out the step-by-step video tutorial and recipe (link in bio). Who wants a sip? 🙋🏻‍♀️ #matcha #icedmatcha #lavenderlemonade #icedtea #icedtearecipe #icedteas #mocktails #mocktails🍹 #mocktail #mocktailrecipe #matchove #matchalover #matchaaddict #matchamatcha #matcharecipes #matchaholic #tea #teastagram #tealover #tealovers #teaaddict #teagram #instatea #drinktea #ilovetea #tealife #teaphotography #feedfeedcocktails #teabarista #feedfeed

How’s your adaptogen intake? Besides Camellia Si

How’s your adaptogen intake? Besides Camellia Sinensis 🌱I’m all about herbs!⁣
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For those of you who don’t know what 𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐬 are, they’re a select group of herbs and mushrooms that support the body’s natural ability to deal with stress💪🏼. One of these herbs is 𝘈𝘴𝘩𝘸𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘩𝘢, a root with calming properties which can even induce sleepiness in some people (🙋🏻‍♀️), so I always recommend to try it at night 😴. ⁣
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One of my favorite ways to consume it is in a tea blend, and @vahdamteas has an amazing one with turmeric, which is a potent anti-inflammatory (𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐢𝐨 to buy 𝘛𝘶𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤 𝘈𝘴𝘩𝘸𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘩𝘢 𝘵𝘦𝘢).⁣
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In Ayurveda, the main goal is to promote good heath, not fight disease and herbs are a huge part of it. They provide so many health benefits, and I’m on my way to become an herbalist too...⁣
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Let me know if you’d like to learn more about herbal teas in here too 💚.
#vahdamteasinfluencer

Don’t know how’s the weather where you are but

Don’t know how’s the weather where you are but in Chicago it was raining all day yesterday and it’s really foggy now. This called for a rose latte!⁣
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So warming and delicious. This caffeine free latte is beautiful and really easy to make (it has a secret ingredient that will add this perfect pink color!). You can’t say no to it especially since I made a video tutorial (link in bio) to guide you step by step.⁣
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Tag me if you make it, and tag a friend who should try it! ⁣
Enjoy 🌹

I have been soooo into Da Hong Pao lately. It has

I have been soooo into Da Hong Pao lately. It has been ‘calling me’. Am I crazy or does anyone else feels like this happens to them? Maybe it’s the tea ghosts from the past 😜.⁣
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Da Hong Pao traditionally comes from ancient tea bushes in Wuyi Mountains but new cultivars have been developed from tree cuttings. Today, there are only 6 ancient Da Hong Pao bushes left and the Chinese government banned their harvesting. ⁣
The current Da Hong Pao teas that we enjoy, may come from their offspring. Leaves to make it may come from 1st generation bushes, 2nd, and so on. But some sellers also have ‘Da Hong Pao’ made from a blend of other Wuyi varieties trying to approximate the original. ⁣
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This is why transparency is SO important and why we need to be informed and question what we drink.⁣
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Ask questions and learn more! If the info is not available, it’s our duty as tea consumers to ask about origin, cultivar, variety, harvest date, etc.

💫NEW POST on the blog: Homemade Earl Grey Irish

💫NEW POST on the blog: Homemade Earl Grey Irish Cream! (link in bio)⁣
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Yes, you can make Irish Cream from scratch and yes, it really tastes like Earl Grey (🤯, right?!)⁣
Head out to my blog to check out the recipe, success guaranteed 😉.⁣
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Tag a friend that you would share this drink with!

Baihao Yinzhen (White Silver Needle) and Bai Mudan

Baihao Yinzhen (White Silver Needle) and Bai Mudan (White Peony) -> Not all white teas are made alike.⁣
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Silver Needle is more delicate, floral 💐and lighter while White Peony has a fuller body and is fruitier🍑.⁣
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Which one do you prefer? Let me know and I’ll tell you which one I like best 😉

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