The tea hub
Everything a single leaf can do for you
Understand the types of tea, brew each one just right and find out what the science really says about the benefits.
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- tea styles and tisanes
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- evidence-rated benefits
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- PDF guides
One plant, many teas
Oxidation makes the difference
White, green, oolong and black all come from the same plant, Camellia sinensis. What differs is how much the leaf oxidises after picking. Tap each style.
Types of teaGreen tea
Heat that locks in freshness
- Oxidation
- 0–3%
- Water
- 70–80 °C
- Time
- 2–3 min
- Caffeine
- 20–45 mg
Flavour Grass, chestnut, seaweed, vegetal
See it in the guideWhite tea
The least intervention
- Oxidation
- 5–10%
- Water
- 75–85 °C
- Time
- 3–5 min
- Caffeine
- 15–35 mg
Flavour Honey, white flowers, peach, hay
See it in the guideOolong
The territory in between
- Oxidation
- 15–70%
- Water
- 85–95 °C
- Time
- 3–5 min
- Caffeine
- 30–50 mg
Flavour Orchid, butter, stone fruit, roast
See it in the guideBlack tea
Fully oxidised, full-bodied
- Oxidation
- 90–100%
- Water
- 90–100 °C
- Time
- 3–5 min
- Caffeine
- 40–70 mg
Flavour Malt, dark honey, cocoa, dried fruit
See it in the guidePu-erh & dark teas
Fermented and aged
- Oxidation
- 80–100%
- Water
- 95–100 °C
- Time
- 2–4 min
- Caffeine
- 30–70 mg
Flavour Forest floor, wood, leather, cocoa
See it in the guideBenefits hub
What tea does well, honestly
Every benefit shows the level of scientific evidence, the teas to reach for and the cautions.
Focus and steady energy
Caffeine paired with L-theanine (an amino acid almost unique to the tea plant) tends to produce calmer alertness than caffeine on its own.
Moderate evidenceSleep and winding down
Caffeine-free tisanes create an evening ritual. Chamomile, lemon balm and passionflower are the most studied for relaxation.
Early evidenceDigestion and comfort
Ginger, mint and fennel are classic after-meal allies. Ginger has the strongest evidence base, especially for nausea.
Strong evidenceAntioxidants and heart
Green and white teas are rich in catechins; hibiscus in anthocyanins. Regular tea drinking is associated with better cardiovascular markers.
Moderate evidenceHydration with flavour
Tea counts as water. For anyone who struggles to drink plain water, unsweetened iced infusions are one of the simplest, most effective daily swaps.
Strong evidencePause and mental wellbeing
Making tea with attention (measuring, waiting, smelling) works as a micro-meditation. The ritual matters as much as the leaf.
Early evidenceThe Botanora library
PDF guides to go deeper
Illustrated handbooks, ready to read on your phone or print.
Recommendations
Brew better
The gear we recommend for your tea corner.
1 L glass teapot with infuser and bamboo lid
Glass lets you watch the colour, and the removable infuser stops bitterness: lift the leaves out on time.
View on Mercado Livre ↗iCoffee stainless French press 700 ml
Great for loose-leaf tea and cold brew: the plunger separates the leaves without a strainer.
View on Mercado Livre ↗Tea bag box with 6 compartments
Sort your bags by style: caffeinated on one side, evening tisanes on the other.
View on Mercado Livre ↗4-slot sachet holder with acrylic lid
For the table: sachets, honey and sugar on display and protected.
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