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Which Tea has the Most Caffeine? A Deep Dive into the Leaves

Many factors determine how much caffeine ends up in your cup. Our Ranking with 10 Types of Tea with High Caffeine.

Victoria Backhaus

25.11.2024

Lifestyle

The Sweet Truth About Vegan Chocolate

We show you what makes vegan chocolate special and what to look for in the plant-based alternative of our favorite treat.

Aysegül Öztekin

07.11.2024

Glossary

Blue Tea/Butterfly Pea Tea

Blue tea, commonly known as "Butterfly Pea Tea," is made from flowers of the Butterfly Pea plant (Clitoria ternatea). It can be enjoyed pure or as part in a blend. The tea gets its name from its st...

Victoria Backhaus

23.12.2024

The World Of Tea

All About Tea

Caffeine for Connoisseurs: Matcha as a Coffee Alternative

Is Matcha an alternative to coffee? We're exploring the caffeine content of matcha.

Sarah Schedler

10.03.2025

All About Tea

Tea in East Frisian Culture: A Celebration of Coziness

In this article, you will learn about the typical tea time in German East Frisia and how tea is enjoyed there!

Victoria Backhaus

06.03.2025

All About Tea

Tea in South American Culture: A Connection Beyond Taste

In this article, you will learn about the typical teas of South America and how tea is enjoyed there!

Victoria Backhaus

15.02.2025

All About Tea

Is Tea Vegan?

Find out how to recognize vegan tea!

Victoria Backhaus

23.01.2025

All About Tea

Did you brew that?

Bet you didn’t know these 10 fascinating tea facts!

Jana Schwerdtfeger

17.01.2025

All About Tea

Longjing Tea – The Green Treasure of China

This variety is considered the king of green teas. Find out more about this exquisite tea from China.

Victoria Backhaus

16.01.2025

Sustainable & Mindful Living

Lifestyle

Attention, Mindfulness: is it all hype or is there something to it?

Mindfulness is often hailed as a miracle cure - but what's really behind it?

Caroline Tyka

30.01.2025

Lifestyle

How tea shapes my day

Find small pauses in your raily routine

Jana Schwerdtfeger

24.01.2025

Lifestyle

Find your flow: Which journaling method works for you?

Journaling can bring clarity to what’s on your mind.

Jana Schwerdtfeger

09.01.2025

Lifestyle

From Intentions to Habits

Turn your New Year's resolutions into lasting habits with simple, science-backed strategies that make life easier, one step at a time.

Caroline Tyka

02.01.2025

Lifestyle

The Secret of Gift-Giving: Why Gifts Bring Joy

The act of gift-giving is a phenomenon where both givers and receivers experience immense joy.

Sarah Schedler

06.12.2024

Lifestyle

The Sweet Truth About Vegan Chocolate

We show you what makes vegan chocolate special and what to look for in the plant-based alternative of our favorite treat.

Aysegül Öztekin

07.11.2024

Definitions, Backgrounds & Terms about Tea

Glossary

Chasen – The Traditional Matcha Whisk

The Chasen is more than just a whisk—it’s a masterpiece of Japanese craftsmanship, an essential tool for preparing matcha the traditional way. Rooted in tea culture, it brings together enjoyment, t...

Ilayda Aydin

07.03.2025

Glossary

Cornflower

The cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) is a flowering plant in the Centaurea genus, belonging to the aster family (Asteraceae). Its edible flowers are often used in colorful salads and herbal and fruit ...

Victoria Backhaus

07.03.2025

Glossary

Kombucha

Kombucha is a fizzy fermented drink made from tea, sugar, and a SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast), also known as a kombucha mushroom or tea fungus. You can find kombucha in various fl...

Victoria Backhaus

06.03.2025

Glossary

Elder

Elder (Sambucus) is a genus of plants consisting of about 20 species that belong to the family Adoxaceae. These plants thrive in temperate to subtropical regions and can also be found in higher alt...

Victoria Backhaus

28.02.2025

Glossary

Sage

Sage (Salvia) is a genus comprising about 900 species and belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae). The plant is native to tropical to temperate regions across all continents, except Antarctica and A...

Victoria Backhaus

26.02.2025

Glossary

Yerba Mate Tea

Yerba Mate tea is a naturally caffeinated infusion made from the leaves of the mate tree, Ilex paraguariensis, which belongs to the holly family. It is a central part of South American culture and ...

Victoria Backhaus

14.02.2025