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The Hidden Science of Tea Brewing: How Water Temperature Changes Healing Power Brew smarter, not hotter. Learn how water temperature unlocks (or ruins) the active compounds in teas and herbs—plus folklore, step-by-steps, and pro tips. Quick Summary Of Brewing Tea  Different compounds extract at different temperatures (think: catechins, theanine, caffeine, essential oils, polysacchari …

Bitter, Bold, and Brewed Right: The Real Deal on Bulk Herbs & Chinese Teas This isn’t your grandma’s herbal blog—unless she’s hilarious and secretly into TCM.  If you've ever fallen asleep halfway through reading about "herbal energetics" or “Qi tonics,” don’t worry—this isn't that. We’re here to spill the herbal tea literally—a …

Why Quality, Transparency, and Trust Matter at 1st Chinese Herbs At 1st Chinese Herbs, we know you’re not just buying herbs—you’re investing in your health, your well-being, and your future. That’s why we go far beyond the average herbal store. We are passionate about what we do, and every decision we make—every root we source, every batch we test—is grounded in …

Which Element Are You? Discover the Five Elements in Chinese Medicine Find Your Inner Balance With the Five Elements Ever felt wired but tired? Bloated after every meal? Emotionally reactive for no clear reason? According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), these aren’t random occurrences — they’re signs that one of your Five Elements may be out of sync. The Five Elements &mda …