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Begin with the right amount of loose leaf tea. Too much leaf will make the tea bitter and too little leaf will have no flavor. Always steep your tea according to the directions.    The temperature of the water for the different varieties of tea is very important. Black tea requires boiling water at 212º F. Green tea water temperature should be 170º F to 185º F. You should never pour boiling water over green tea, it will singe the leaves and create a bitter brew. Bring the water to the recommended temperature and let it sit for a minute before pouring over...

Black tea has high levels of polyphenols, an antioxidant that helps protect your cells from DNA damage related to tobacco or other toxic chemicals. A lot of research is still required but, studies have shown that the antioxidant polyphenol and catechins in tea may help prevent certain types of cancer.  Black tea can lower your risk of Diabetes based on a research study of elderly people. They discovered that those drinking black tea on a long term basis, about 1 to 2 cups a day, had a 70% lower chance of having or developing type 2 diabetes.  Black tea consumed...

Yes there is, but less caffeine than coffee.  Contrary to what you may have thought, Tea does have caffeine. An 8 oz. cup of black tea can contain 25-48 mg. of caffeine compared to an 8 oz. cup of brewed coffee which contains 95-165 mg. of caffeine. The actual caffeine content of a cup of tea can vary considerably based on its  origin, manufacturing process, and the preparation method. Including the steeping time. Caffeine in tea and coffee are technically identical but the experience of the caffeine is different because tea contains L-theanine, an amino acid found only in tea....