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Why is Tea Good for the Skin?

Green tea, Black tea, Rooibos, and various teas have for awhile now been portrayed as being exceptionally good for the skin - with modern studies confirming this.

Why?

The reasons are a combination of factors and can't be pinned on just one element. Let's go through the main reasons as to why tea is great for the skin!

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A Guide to Teas you Should Drink to Help Relieve Stomach Pain and Bloating

A Guide to Teas You Should Drink to Help Relieve Stomach Pain and Bloating

It's christmas day and you're feeling bloated. Oh no! Well it's okay actually, there's some things we can do about that. There are a range of teas with proven results that naturally assist with that uncomfortable bloating feeling associated with overeating.

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All You Need to Know About Manuka Honey Benefits

All You Need to Know About Manuka Honey Benefits, Grading System, and Tea

Australia and New Zealand are the worlds biggest producers of something called 'Manuka Honey', which has been undeniably popular over the past couple of years - found in anywhere from chemists to the supermarket and with price ranging from as little as $10 to over $100, depending on the origin and antibacterial grading.

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History and Origin of Different Types of Chinese Tea

History and Origin of Different Types of Chinese Tea

China is home to a variety of rather interesting types of teas that mostly differ to what we're accustomed to here. While the types of tea the Chinese tend to drink may seem limited, the variation within those types can be extremely varied and with great importance being placed on the mountain/field of origin, along with the age in some types of teas too.

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Health Benefits of Teas and Tisanes (Herbal Tea)

Amazing Health Benefits of Teas and Tisanes (Herbal Tea)

We recently found a great infographic (down below) that illustrates an easy to read flow chart containing some well known herbal teas, along with the reasons they are commonly used.

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Innovative Wedding Gift and Tea Packaging Ideas for Tea Lovers!

Innovative Wedding Gift and Tea Packaging Ideas for Tea Lovers!

Wedding gifts are an important and lasting memory of that special day, and with tea becoming a trending idea for such occasions I thought I would talk about that a little here at Tea Life. The possibilities are numerous, with personalized name tags, test tubes, a variety of stunning colours and flavours to choose from, and if you really want to go all out - adding a tea strainer to each gift pack.

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Which Teas are Safe to Drink During Pregnancy?

Which Teas are Safe to Drink During Pregnancy and Which to Avoid?

As with anything during pregnancy, it's best to do your research first before ingesting foods or drinks so as to avoid complications. Some contraindications are well known, such as shellfish, raw fish, organs, caffeine and so on...

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A Complete Guide to Keto Teas | Teas to Avoid On a Keto Diet

A Complete Guide to Keto Teas and Teas to Avoid On a Keto Diet

Short answer and long answer - Yes!

Virtually all tea is Keto safe and one of the main beverages that people will switch to when starting or maintaining a Keto diet as opposed to plain old water. This compounds with the benefits of tea such as better skin, digestion and metabolism rates ensuring that you really can't go wrong with the switch.

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Which Teas Do I Drink - When and Why? Tea Life Australia

Which Teas Do I Drink - When and Why?

What do I drink when I have so many (too many) teas at my disposal? After a lot of drinking and testing, I thought I'd put a list together of teas that I commonly drink, when and why. I'm not sure how comprehensive this list will be, as there's a lot to cover and a lot I could say but I will keep it to the essentials and most worthy mentions...

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