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TEA VS. COFFEE The endless question in caffeine drinker’s life: which caffeine is better? Coffee’s or tea’s ? There is so much discussion about the amount of caffeine in a cup of tea compared to a coffee. But one thing to remember, coffee beans as well as tea leaves, are plants. Since we are talking about plants, their growing circumstances, since they were planted- until they found themselves in our mugs, have impact on their flavor, their smell, their quality and of course: their caffeine level.  Considering those many variables (such as elevation, water supply, weather, time of the year when picked, leaves maturation...

We are proud and thankful to announce that Miss Tea has been selected two years in a row for the Best of Brooklyn Awards for Artisan Organic Teas.  In 2020 we celebrate 10 years handcrafting our own blends, made of completely organic herbs and teas, in New York. We are thankful to the beautiful communitea we had built with you all.  Brooklyn Award Program Honors the Achievement Miss Tea has been selected for the 2020 Best of Brooklyn Award in the Artisan Organic Teas category by the Brooklyn Award Program. Each year, the Brooklyn Award Program identifies companies that we believe...

Burning sage, also known as smudging, is an ancient spiritual ritual established as a Native American cultural or tribal practice to enhance intuition. Smudging with white sage may be used as a ritual tool to get rid of negative energy. This includes past traumas, bad experiences, or negative energies from others. Our homes, as well as our bodies, accumulate and trap this energy within it. To prepare for a smudge, it is important to set an intention to enhance its positive affect. It works best when you are in a present and peaceful state of mind before and while smudging. Don't think about problems,...

Matcha tea, which has been used for centuries in the Japanese tea ceremony, is fond of more and more New Yorkers. The reason is probably in it's properties, specially for the consumers of a city where life is stressful. In Japanese culture, matcha green tea is much more than a drink. The matcha tea ceremony has been an integral part of the traditional Japanese culture for centuries. A quiet celebration performed with grace and beauty, the matcha tea ritual is a bonding experience of mindfulness, respect and a focus on the now.  Full of antioxidants, the drink has several health...