Steep It Loose

By Karen S Freeman for iMore  There are many different kinds of portable tea tumblers, and which one you choose will depend on your needs. Some tea tumblers have built-in infusers, so you can brew loose-leaf tea on the go. Some are double-walled, vacuum-sealed, and insulated to keep your hot tea hot or cold tea cold. You'll have your choice of materials and lid styles as well. Here are some of the best portable tea tumblers you can buy.  For The Adventurer: The Tea Spot Everest Tea Tumbler Stainless and leakproof, this double-walled insulated 22-ounce tumbler keeps your hot tea...

Peppermint Tea is like rubbing your tummy and patting your head at the same time.    In this post, we focus on the main benefits we seek out in Peppermint tea at The Tea Spot: helping with tummy troubles and alleviating headaches and nausea.  Peppermint is our go-to digestive herbal tea in North America. Have you ever wondered why peppermint tea is on virtually every restaurant’s menu? There are many reasons for this. The US produces over 70% of the world’s supply of peppermint. Aside from this herb’s abundant availability, it has ancient roots in traditional medicine. Peppermint is a naturally...

-- by Dylan Crane, Athlete / Tea Drinker If you ask any athlete out there what the most important part of their success is, it’s almost guaranteed the response you’ll receive is a strong and healthy body. This goes without saying that their headspace and mood are part of that. You could have the strongest athlete in the field but if that athlete isn’t focused, confident, and mentally prepared then kiss that result goodbye. Many, athletes included, have their own routine to help them get into their preferred headspace, not just before competition, but also daily to keep them happy...

The complex botanical character of matcha stands up to the bold taste of tequila, which is what makes this recipe work! It yields roughly two 12-oz frozen Margs, or three 8-oz margs. Try it yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments.    INGREDIENTS For the rims: 1 TBS kosher salt Lime wedges   For the drink: 1.5 cups (12 oz) ice cubes 4 oz Moscato wine 2.5 oz Cointreau or triple sec 2.5 oz Tequila (blanco or reposado) 1 oz Grand Marnier 2 TBS lime juice 1 TBS lemon juice 0.75 - 1 tsp matcha (to taste)  ...