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Expertise
I can answer questions about the preparation of tea, the different kinds of tea and their properties, and many of the other questions I know you tea drinkers and would-be tea drinkers have.
Experience in the area
Tea has become something of an obsession for me. I prepare loose-leaf as well as bagged tea, and am starting to explore the many different kinds.
Education/Credentials
Graduated high school with high honors
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Recent Answers from John
2012-01-11 Tea bags and your health?:
Hello, and thank you for your question! As far as I'm aware, there's not really a health risk involved with teabags. Brewing loose leaf tea over bagged tea is really more of a question of taste than of
2011-11-14 green tea:
Hello, and thanks for your questions! Green tea may be calorie free or not, depending on which kid you get, but it is definitely likely to be low in calories. Green tea leaves on their own will
2011-10-21 Nuking you tea:
Hello, and thank you for your question! One possible problem with the method you are using is that it allows the tea is placed into cold water at first. This is fine, but it causes the tea to begin steeping
2011-08-30 Caffeine in Wu-Long tea:
Hello, and thank your for your question! Wu-long tea does contain caffeine. You might be able to buy a caffeine free type, but it is generally thought of as one of the darker teas. It does have some benefits
2011-05-24 Benefits of Lemon Tea:
Hello, and thank you for your question! Lemon tea is an herbal tea. It's technically an infusion because it contains no tea leaves. Lemon tea is most helpful for treating sore throats. The warm water is
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