The Teatentional Journal
Tea Guides & Self-Care Notes
Simple, practical guides to loose leaf tea, natural skincare and slowing down with intention. Learn how to brew, what to pair, and how to build small daily rituals that feel good.
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Tea for Headaches: Gentle Cups for Pressure-Change Days in Portland
When a Pacific storm front rolls in, a lot of Portlanders feel it in their heads. Here is how hydration, caffeine, ginger and peppermint fit in, the gentlest Teatentional cups for headache days, and when a headache needs a doctor...
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Best Tea for Energy: Steady Focus for Gray Portland Workdays
Gray light, long workdays and a city full of coffee shops. Here are the best teas for steady energy and focus, ranked from boldest to gentlest, plus a...
Herbal Tea for Congestion: A Stuffy-Nose Kit for Portland's Wet Season
From October to May, someone in every Portland household seems to have a stuffy nose. Here are the warm, steamy teas that help you feel clearer, plus a...
Best Tea for Allergies: Getting Through Willamette Valley Pollen Season
The Willamette Valley is famous for grass seed, and every spring and early summer the pollen lets us know. Here is how a warm cup can help you...
Why Your Skin Gets So Dry in a Portland Winter (Even Though It Rains Every Day)
It rains for months, so why are your hands cracking? Here is why skin dries out in a Portland winter, and a simple natural routine with body oil,...
Tea for Stress: A Rainy-Season Reset for Portland's Gray Months
Portland's gray months are long, and stress has a way of settling in with the drizzle. These calming teas, from lavender rooibos to jasmine green, pair with a...
Rooibos Tea Benefits: The Caffeine-Free Red Tea Made for Long Portland Evenings
When the sun sets before 5pm and the drizzle settles in, rooibos is the cup that can keep going all evening. Here is what rooibos is, what it...
How to Make a Chai Tea Latte at Home (Better Than the Café)
A creamy, spiced chai latte takes about 10 minutes with loose leaf chai. Here is the stovetop method, the quick mug method, an iced version and tips for...
Does Chai Have Caffeine? How Much Is in Your Cup, Compared to Coffee
Yes, traditional chai has caffeine because it is made with black tea. Here is roughly how much, how it compares to coffee, and how to enjoy chai with...
Best Tea for Sleep: 6 Caffeine-Free Bedtime Teas to Help You Unwind
Can't switch off at night? These are the herbs found in bedtime teas, what the research says about chamomile and valerian, and the six caffeine-free Teatentional blends we...
Elderberry Tea: Benefits, Flavor and How to Brew It
Elderberry tea is tart, fruity and naturally caffeine free. Here is what elderberry is, what the research does and doesn't say, how to brew it safely, and our...
Tea Gifts for Tea Lovers: Thoughtful Ideas for Every Budget
Shopping for someone who loves tea? From sample packs and blooming tea to teapots, infuser mugs and rare single-origin leaves, here are our favorite tea gifts for every...
Tea for Period Cramps: Warm, Comforting Cups for That Time of the Month
A warm cup won't make cramps disappear, but some herbs have a long history of comfort during your period. Here is what ginger, chamomile, fennel and raspberry leaf...
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