Mixing loose teas and Chinese herbal teas for daily drinks

Mixing loose teas and Chinese herbal teas for daily drinks

Do you know the differences between Green tea, white tea, black tea and Oolong tea? How to combine them with common Chinese herbs such as Ju Hua, Gou Qi Zi, Sang Ye, Mint and Rosebud?

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Chinese herbal tea to help relax sore muscles

Chinese herbal tea to help relax sore muscles

At the end of any work day, we feel sore and painful from sitting at a desk all day or moving 100 lb boxes of paper. A nice hot bath or shower can give temporary relief, but it all comes back again. Peony and Licorice tea (芍药甘草汤 - Sháo Yào Gān Cǎo Tāng) is a classical formula that was used to relieve muscle pain and ease spasms.

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Chinese herbal tea to help with digestion

Chinese herbal tea to help with digestion

Thanksgiving and the holidays are coming and with it, a meal with family and friends. However, we sometimes tend to eat a bit too much during these holiday feasts, which can make us feel bloated and uncomfortable. In Chinese tradition, tea made from certain herbs is served at the end of a meal, so it makes the discomfort a little more manageable

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