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5 Teavana Alternative Tea Blends From Capital Teas

Missing your favorite Teavana tea? We are here to help! Here are five Teavana alternatives. If you loved Teavana’s Youthberry and Wild Orange Blossom, try Capital Teas’ Fountain Of Youth Açai blended with Island Mango. The Youthberry blended with Wild Orange Blossom has been on the sample cart outside of Teavana stores for a decade.Continue Reading...
Connoisseur Tea Guide: Upgrade Your Skills

Whether you’re a white belt tea drinker or your steeping skills are registered as a deadly weapon, it’s a good idea to polish and refine your style. Let's discuss some of the next level ways that you can brew a perfect cup of tea by exploring the traditional methods and common practices of tea-drinking populations.

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How To Properly Taste Tea

There are subtle differences and nuanced flavors present in every tea leaf. Much like wine tasting, you can develop a palate for these small details and sharpen your ability to discern delicate notes. In tasting tea, we utilize our acute senses to fully comprehend and take in the complexity and craftsmanship of the brew.

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What’s In A (Tea) Name?

All varietals and flavors of tea come from diverse cultures with specific traditions, languages, and lenses. Tea names, and the stories behind them, are similarly varied and fascinating. While some names are literal, others may be based on elaborate legendary tales. But, what’s in a name?

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Meet Mate: Your New Morning Brew

The hot drink of choice in Uruguay and Argentina, Yerba Mate (Ilex Paraguariensis) is not technically tea. It’s actually an herbal “tea” with a high caffeine content. An evergreen shrub native to South America, it is deeply rooted in the culture. Mate is utilized in moments where one might insert coffee into their day in the U.S. It has a strong herbal flavor which some refer to as “bitter.” It can certainly be an acquired taste.

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Matcha Tea: An All-Natural Healthy Pre-Workout

Most commercial pre-workouts add guarana, caffeine, methylxanthine, and other stimulants into the mix to “boost performance.” You know it’s working when you feel it “kick in.” Pre-workouts are meant to be performance enhancers. For those of us looking to get to the next level, this can sound like a good idea. But, the effects of these beverages are mostly a result of concentrated stimulant content.

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Tea Simplified: A Newbie’s Guide To Being A Tea Drinker
No matter what the reason for your newfound interest in tea, we want to make it simple and enjoyable. Here, we will answer all the questions you might have asked, and some you may not have considered asking. No snobbery necessary... and no pinkies up! Whether your vision of tea drinking is elaborate or simple, we provide the tools to get you started. The new vision of tea drinking begins with you.

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How To Make Any Time Tea Time

If you’re just getting into tea, you might be wondering how to incorporate it into your daily regimen. Perhaps tea will motivate you to kick off the bunny slippers and put on the big girl pants every morning. Maybe tea is your afternoon zen moment. The versatility of tea makes it a great companion any time for any situation. Let’s insert some tea drinking into the daily repertoire!

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Caffeine In Tea: Friend Or Foe?

Are all caffeinated beverages created equal? Is it really bad for us? How much is too much? The most commonly referenced caffeinator is coffee, but caffeine occurs naturally in tea. Is tea caffeine the same “damaging” substance as coffee’s caffeine? I got highly tea’d-up and read all the conflicting information so you don’t have to. Let’s do a deep dive into caffeine.

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Keep Your Cool (And Your Summer Bod) With Iced Tea

You can feel hot all summer long by drinking cold tea. So, save your money and your tummy! Brewing a pitcher of iced tea is so simple, and the flavor possibilities are endless. A cup of tea not only hydrates but also offers tons of beneficial components like antioxidants and EGCG. Calming L-theanine also helps keep your mood mellow. Low calorie and satisfying, it’s the perfect accessory to keep you cool.

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The (Non-Pretentious) Tea Tasting Guide

If you’re new to the world of tea, you may be overwhelmed by all of the adjectives used to describe a cup. Teas come in a wide variety of flavors. White teas like Silver Needle are light and smooth; Pu-erh tea is considered to have a deep, woody character. Below, we’ve compiled a glossary of tea tasting terms you might come across. It may come in handy when you’re selecting your next favorite tea!

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Pick The Perfect Tea To Suit Your Mood... Or Change It!

Life would be monotonous if it were sunshine and lollipops all the time. The lows help us to appreciate the highs and the in-betweens. Sometimes, we can brush off the external stimuli and cultivate our own contentment. Tea can pick you up when you’re feeling low, or slow you down when you’re moving too fast.

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Ingredient Spotlight: Chamomile

This natural herbal tea uplifts, without a prescription or side effects. Bright yellow and white, it depicts lightness and sunshine. It’s a little flower with a positive attitude! But, chamomile is more than just a pretty face. In a fast-paced world of traffic jams, political turmoil, and overstimulation, nature’s calming flower can help us slow our roll.

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The Odyssey of Tea: A Brief History

From elaborate tea parties with fine porcelain accoutrements, to rustic clay pots that have been passed down as heirlooms, tea decorates our lives. More than just a beverage, tea brings tradition, calm, health, and community. Let’s follow this little leaf through time and space, and map out the impact of tea!

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Have You Been Detoxing Wrong?

 The concept of “detoxification” needs to be demystified. Our bodies don’t build up toxic substances that need to be cleaned out; However, we do accumulate fat cells, cholesterol, and unwanted matter in the digestive system. This buildup is amplified by eating excessive amounts of unhealthy food and living a sedentary lifestyle.

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Veganism & Tea: The Art Of Tasty Plants

Choosing a vegan lifestyle is a commitment to animal and environmental welfare, and a huge dietary shift from the norms of society. Eating a diet that doesn’t support factory farming is incredibly liberating. By focusing on plants, this diet also opens up a rewarding botanical journey into flavor and subtlety. Drinking tea can add to this complex adventure!

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Herbal Tea: The Delicious Medicine In Your Pantry

Many “teas” that we drink on a regular basis aren’t teas at all, but are actually comprised of fragrant flowers and roots. Some popular herbal teas are chamomile, peppermint, and hibiscus. Most of these botanicals contain properties that offer health benefits to accompany their delicious taste. Let’s explore some of these special “teas” and discover why they’re advantageous to your health!

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Fall Head Over Heels For The TeaLove Subscription Box

TeaLove by Capital Teas is an exciting new way to enjoy unique, delicious teas every month! Perfect for adventurous TeaLovers who want to expand their palates. Each box contains three sealed bags of randomly selected loose leaf tea from our huge variety of over 200 straight and flavored teas, and one tea accessory.

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Kick Off Your Week With #MatchaMondays

Have you ever seen a marvelously green frappe walking out of the coffee shop and wondered what you were looking at? Or, perhaps a wildly vibrant green latte on your instagram feed? The chlorophyll powerhouse responsible for this trend is matcha, a green tea powder that is packed with feel-good phytochemicals. The tea isn’t always greener on the other side! With matcha, you can beat your Monday melancholy and make all your coworkers green with envy.

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Pu-erh Tea: Aged to Perfection

Tea’s incredibly complex history and popularity around the world have created a robust selection sure to please any palate. In the mix, there is a little known tea that packs just as much flavor as it does history. Meet pu-erh, China’s aged and fermented tea! Pu-erh has a deep woody character and a dark, enchanting body. Like fine wines and whiskeys, pu-erh tea matures. Time alone contributes to its complexity.

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5 Health & Beauty Reasons To Sip Rooibos Tea

Rooibos tea isn't tea at all! It's actually a straw-like herb, also known as "red bush," that comes from the South African Aspalathus linearis. The brew of the rooibos leaf is naturally sweet, caffeine free, and full of compounds that provide health benefits! It has a rich, full-bodied taste with nutty undertones and hints of sweet raisin. Drinking rooibos tea is good for strengthening the heart, slowing the ageing process, regulating blood sugar, and calming allergy symptoms.

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Black Tea: Vibrant History, Vibrant Health

Caffeine’s reputation has been slandered a bit in recent years. Does our love of a black tea buzz have negative consequences for our health? Researchers at Harvard say no! As it turns out, in all it’s forms, tea has a positive impact on your overall well-being. Black tea contains active compounds that support healthy skin, teeth, bones, and organs. So, if your preference is for a darker brew, go ahead and indulge.

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7 Teas For Digestive Health

Drinking hot tea after a meal is a soothing way to prevent stomach upset. Oolong tea can help with absorption and digestion, while pu-erh tea helps to lower the cholesterol and lipid absorption of heavy foods. Other herbal remedies help to alleviate gas, bloating, and general discomfort. Try these teas and herbal remedies to calm your symptoms so you can move on with your day!

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5 Tips For Brewing The Perfect Cup Of Tea

Drinking hot tea after a meal is a soothing way to prevent stomach upset. Oolong tea can help with absorption and digestion, while pu-erh tea helps to lower the cholesterol and lipid absorption of heavy foods. Other herbal remedies help to alleviate gas, bloating, and general discomfort. Try these teas and herbal remedies to calm your symptoms so you can move on with your day!

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Take Time: Mindfulness In A Mug

Tea drinking is ubiquitous. On every continent on Earth, each with unique cultural traditions, you will find people who engage in a moment of stillness and tea. Tea has been ingrained into the fiber of human lives, throughout history. A mug of tea provides respite, calm, and ceremony. A moment of tea drinking is not simply a delivery mechanism for caffeine and health benefits - it is a reprieve, a filibuster against the constant demands of life.

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Teas To Alleviate A Headache

A headache is not just discomfort - it can really throw a wrench in your plans! It's estimated that 90% of people suffer from headaches of some variety on a regular basis. But, if over-the-counter medication isn't your idea of a permanent solution, perhaps tea can be the potion you're looking for! Many herbs and teas are a natural remedy for common headache symptoms. Here are a few teas that might help you get some sweet relief!

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5 Benefits Of Being A Regular Green Tea Drinker

Green tea has been a popular beverage throughout history. It is used for ceremony, everyday use and even Chinese medicine. The simple act of sipping a hot, soothing beverage is already an enjoyable one. But, adding to the reasons to indulge in a sip, there is a growing body of evidence that green tea drinking can be very beneficial to overall health. There's a whole lot of power in these little leaves!

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Oolong: Tea’d Between The Lines

Smooth and velvety, oolong tea is a treat for the palette. Though it makes up only a modest 2% of global tea production, oolong has gained quite a bit of popularity recently. Health experts are recommending this connoisseur brew for a multitude of benefits, from weight loss to bone density. Tea drinkers who enjoy tea for taste or benefit will be pleased when they try this new kid on the block!

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Can You Really Drink Your Tea From The Outside In?

You’re already a tea drinker! You know that with each delicious mug, you’re improving your health, vitality, and mentality. But, your leaves still have plenty of crime-fighting potential even after the flavor has been steeped away. Did you know that leftover steeped leaves can be used for natural skincare? Don’t let your leaves go to waste; Use these creative methods to get the most out of your loose tea.

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9 Fascinating Facts For Tea Lovers

All true tea comes from varieties of the Camellia plant. Calling any other brewed herb beverages a “tea” is a misnomer. Chamomile, hibiscus and valerian root are often referred to as teas, but they’re actually herbal infusions. Likewise, any fruit based teas should technically be called “tisanes.”

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7 Reasons To Add White Tea To Your Healthy Regimen

Routines are the secret weapon of the successful. By committing to healthy lifestyle choices and applying them to your day-to-day activity, you will be sure to see results! An easy addition to any health and wellness plan is the incorporation of antioxidant-rich and health-promoting beverages. White tea is the purest form of tea leaf, simply picked and dried. Here is a list of some of the top reasons why you should sip tea on the regular.

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    Darjeeling Margaret's Hope 2nd Flush

    Darjeeling Margaret's Hope 2nd Flush

    Darjeeling Margaret's Hope 2nd Flush is a Single Estate Black Tea cultivated on India's famous Margaret's Hope tea plantation situated at the foothills of the snow-capped Himalayas. Its carefully designed and developed pedigree ensures that tea drinkers...

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    Ukrainian Caravan (renamed from Russian Caravan)

    Keemun and Lapsang black teas This interesting tea is believed to have originated from 18th century camel caravans that transported teas along the Silk Road for the transcontinental tea trade from areas such as China and India to Europe through Russia...

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  • Decaf English Breakfast loose tea Decaf English Breakfast brewed Decaf English Breakfast loose tea and the bag

    Decaf English Breakfast

    Decaf English Breakfast Tea is a classic favorite popularized by Queen Victoria. On a trip to Scotland's Balmoral Castle, she discovered this gem of a tea and immediately ordered her personal supply. The rich flavor of decaffeinated Ceylon is suitable...

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    Kenya Nandi White

    Kenya Nandi White hails from Africa's Eastern region, which has quickly become the world's largest tea exporter. The Kenyan white tea leaves are bolder than the customary Chinese white teas. As such, Kenya Nandi has tremendous flavor without the bite of...

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  • loose leaf tong mu phoenix lapsang

    Tong Mu Phoenix Tree Lapsang

    Organic black tea from exceptionally rare, spring leaf grown wild in the pine forests of Wuyishan, China This is one of the rarest and most exclusive (and expensive) teas in the world. Produced to the standards, it is only grown in the Wuyishan Mountains...

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  • Elderberry Black Loose Leaf Tea Elderberry Black Brewed Tea

    Elderberry Black

    Elderberry Black has a smooth black tea base with elderberries, elderflower, and blackberry leaves. One of our newest additions, Elderberry Black has a full body and intense berry overtones. The sweet scent of the dry and steeped tea begins your journey...

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