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The Hidden Science of Tea Brewing: How Water Temperature Changes Healing Power

The Hidden Science of Tea Brewing: How Water Temperature Changes Healing Power

Posted by Education Team @1st Chinese Herbs on Oct 11th 2025

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 …
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Chinese Herbal Tea for Cold Season: What to Brew First

Chinese Herbal Tea for Cold Season: What to Brew First

Posted by Education Team @1st Chinese Herbs on Sep 18th 2025

Chinese Herbal Teas for Cold Season: Top TCM Remedies for Throat & Lung Comfort Last Updated: September 2025Written by Sarah Johnson, M.S. in Holistic Healing Quick Definition Popular Chinese herbal teas for cold season wellness include Ban Lan Gen (Isatis Root), Yin Qiao San (Honeysuckle & Forsythia Formula), and Luo Han Guo (Monk Fruit). Used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicin …
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6 Herbal Teas for Stress Relief, Better Digestion, and Overall Wellness

6 Herbal Teas for Stress Relief, Better Digestion, and Overall Wellness

Posted by Sarah Aries Holistic Herbalist on Jul 11th 2025

6 Must-Have Chinese Herbal Tea Recipes for Everyday Health Issues From Allergies to Anxiety—Feel Better, Naturally Do you have the herbs but aren’t sure how to use them? Let us guide you with tips and recipes that unlock their full potential! Let’s be real—modern life is full of aches, stress, allergies, poor sleep, and mystery inflammation. And while your medicine cabinet …
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“You’re Probably Wasting 80% of Your Herbal Tea’s Power—Here’s Why”: A Deep Dive into Steep Times, Synergies, and Herbal Potency

“You’re Probably Wasting 80% of Your Herbal Tea’s Power—Here’s Why”: A Deep Dive into Steep Times, Synergies, and Herbal Potency

Jul 2nd 2025

You’re Probably Wasting 80% of Your Herbal Tea’s Power—Here’s Why Ever read a tea blog that says "steep for 5–10 minutes" and calls it a day? You deserve better. Brewing herbal teas isn't a one-size-fits-all process. If you're investing in quality herbs for energy, digestion, sleep, or skin support, then how you brew matters. A lot. This guide will help you go beyond …
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