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
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
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
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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