A slow cup, a straight answer
Green tea, without the miracle claims
Friendly guides to brewing, blending and buying green tea, with the sources listed on every page.
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Blends & add-insFruit, herbs, honey and milk: what pairs well, how to make it, and what it really does.
MatchaHow matcha differs from steeped tea, how to make it at home, and how to buy it with care.
CaffeineHow much caffeine is in your cup, how decaf works, and how the brands compare.
Health questionsWhat the evidence actually supports, and where the claims run ahead of it.
Brewing & storageWater, timing, amounts and storage, so your tea tastes good and stays fresh.
Types & originsSencha, gyokuro, jasmine and teas from across Asia, and how green tea compares with others.
Brands & bottled teasWhat is really in the green teas you find in stores and cafés.
Recipes & other usesFood, baths, plants and other things people do with green tea.Handy tools
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