Paws & Purpose

Organic Loose Leaf Tea: Why It Matters

Organic Loose Leaf Tea: Why It Matters

The Pesticide ProblemTea leaves are not washed before processing. Pesticides applied in the field end up directly in your cup. Conventional tea is one of the mo

Organic Loose Leaf Tea: Why It Matters

The Pesticide ProblemTea leaves are not washed before processing. Pesticides applied in the field end up directly in your cup. Conventional tea is one of the mo

How to Store Loose Leaf Tea to Keep It Fresh

How to Store Loose Leaf Tea to Keep It Fresh

Four Enemies of Fresh TeaAir, light, heat, and moisture — protect from all four.Best ContainersAirtight metal tin is ideal. Dark glass jars work. Avoid clear gl

How to Store Loose Leaf Tea to Keep It Fresh

Four Enemies of Fresh TeaAir, light, heat, and moisture — protect from all four.Best ContainersAirtight metal tin is ideal. Dark glass jars work. Avoid clear gl

How to Cold Brew Loose Leaf Tea at Home

How to Cold Brew Loose Leaf Tea at Home

The RatioUse 2 teaspoons per 8 oz cold water — double the hot-brew ratio.MethodAdd tea to pitcher with cold filtered waterRefrigerate 6-12 hours (overnight is i

How to Cold Brew Loose Leaf Tea at Home

The RatioUse 2 teaspoons per 8 oz cold water — double the hot-brew ratio.MethodAdd tea to pitcher with cold filtered waterRefrigerate 6-12 hours (overnight is i

Does Cold Brew Tea Have More Caffeine?

Does Cold Brew Tea Have More Caffeine?

Short Answer: Less CaffeineCold brewing typically produces 25-40% less caffeine than hot brewing. Hot water extracts caffeine more aggressively.Approximate Caff

Does Cold Brew Tea Have More Caffeine?

Short Answer: Less CaffeineCold brewing typically produces 25-40% less caffeine than hot brewing. Hot water extracts caffeine more aggressively.Approximate Caff

Is Cold Brew Tea Healthy?

Is Cold Brew Tea Healthy?

Yes — Cold Brew Tea Is HealthyRetains most health-promoting compounds. Cold brewing may preserve heat-sensitive antioxidants like EGCG better than boiling water

Is Cold Brew Tea Healthy?

Yes — Cold Brew Tea Is HealthyRetains most health-promoting compounds. Cold brewing may preserve heat-sensitive antioxidants like EGCG better than boiling water

Does Herbal Tea Help You Sleep?

Does Herbal Tea Help You Sleep?

Chamomile: Most Studied Sleep TeaContains apigenin, a flavonoid that binds to GABA receptors — promoting relaxation and drowsiness. Clinical trials confirm impr

Does Herbal Tea Help You Sleep?

Chamomile: Most Studied Sleep TeaContains apigenin, a flavonoid that binds to GABA receptors — promoting relaxation and drowsiness. Clinical trials confirm impr