Why should I be surprised when I heard about powdered caffeinated shots by AeroShot? I remember No Doz tablets from my college days. As part of my research for this post, I thought I’d see if that product was still available… Continue reading
Over the years, there have been many studies looking at the effects of caffeine and – more recently – L-theanine on human performance and mood. However, I have noticed a growing body of research looking at the synergistic effect of both as found in tea. Most recently, I read a … Continue reading
For the past few years around this time, I make a point of reflecting on how our year at the teahouse was different from the previous one, and whether tea interest in our little corner of the country seems to be growing. If numbers are any indication, ours would point … Continue reading
We are into a new flu season and there is currently a great deal of concern about the potential for a new, deadly flu pandemic. Given all of the reported health benefits of tea, I thought it apropos to discuss tea’s potential role in the fight against the flu. Along … Continue reading