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Passion fruit tea contains caffeine when its base includes black, green, white, or oolong tea; a fruit-and-herb blend without caffeinated ingredients is naturally caffeine-free. Passion fruit itself d

To make iced peppermint loose leaf tea, brew the leaves in hot water according to the package directions, strain them out, then cool the tea and serve it over ice. For a fuller mint flavor, chill the

Give tea gift sets with cups to someone who needs a drinking vessel and would enjoy using it; give tea-only sets to someone who already has favorite teaware or prefers choosing their own. A cup does n

To clean an enamel-lined cast iron teapot, empty the leaves, let the pot cool, rinse the interior with warm water, and wipe it gently with a soft cloth. Dry the outside and leave the lid off until the

To remove tea stains from a glass teapot with infuser, let the pot cool, remove the infuser, and wash both parts separately with warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft sponge or brush. For stubborn br

Store chamomile loose leaf tea in a clean, completely dry, airtight container, away from sunlight, heat, moisture, and strong smells. An opaque container in a cool cupboard protects its delicate flora

Oolong tea tastes somewhere between green and black tea. Lightly oxidized oolongs are floral, creamy and fresh, with notes of orchid, lilac or butter. Darker, more oxidized and roasted oolongs taste t

Per cup, basic supermarket tea bags are usually the cheapest option, often around 5 to 15 cents a cup. Premium loose leaf tea typically costs more per gram, but because a good whole leaf can be re-ste

Herbal teas like chamomile, peppermint, rooibos, honeybush and hibiscus have the least caffeine: they're naturally caffeine-free. Among teas from the tea plant, decaf tea has the least (usually just a