Tea Articles

The Summer heat can be invigorating and nourishing but also intense and exhausting. In addition to sun protection and shade, most people reach for a cold drink to quench their thirst and beat the Summer heat and it would make sense that drinking something cold would help cool you down, right? Not entirely. Research suggests that drinking hot tea in the Summer actually has a greater cooling effect on our bodies than cold teas. Health Benefits of Hot Tea in Summer A 2012 study published in the Acta Physiologica journal set out to test whether body heat storage during physical...

Originating from China, Oolong translates to “black dragon” and describes the leaves the tea is made from their dried state. The name also perfectly describes the tea’s bold taste. Oolong tea combines qualities of both dark and green teas, giving it several health benefits like protection against diabetes and certain cancers, improved heart health, weight loss, improved brain function, and many others. It’s not that popular in the West but with the numerous health benefits and advantages to drinking oolong tea, there’s no reason not to give it a try. Shop our selection of oolong teas today to find your...

All tea comes with a variety of health benefits but perhaps none more so than herbal tea. The package of antioxidants and nutrients found in herbal tea, which is also naturally caffeine free, have been used throughout history in a variety of cultures and civilizations and remains a delicious and healthy beverage to this day. The benefits to drinking herbal tea include improved immune system function, improved digestive function, improved skin health, reduced inflammation, lower blood pressure, and reduced stress and anxiety. Research also suggests that herbal tea can help with cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. With all the benefits to drinking...

Iced tea recipes have been gracing our planet since as far back as 1823 and became popular in the United States around the 1860s. There's just something about the ability to enjoy the flavor of tea on a warm day, or indeed all year round! Iced tea isn't just delicious, though. It can often be a thrill to make and offers the perfect ensemble of flavors for parties, outdoor lunches, or just about any other time you feel like it. So what's the best way to make iced tea? Well, at Revolution Tea, we believe that our infuser tea bags...