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Discover how to brew loose leaf tea perfectly with simple tips that unlock flavor, health benefits, and daily rituals loved in Laguna Beach and Orange County.
Why This Episode Matters
Tea is one of the easiest wellness tools you can bring into your home, yet most people brew it in a way that dulls the flavor and blocks the benefits. Oversteeping, boiling water on delicate leaves, or using the wrong tea for the wrong moment can turn a beautiful ritual into something flat or bitter.
In this episode of The Tea on Wellness, I guide you through the basics of choosing the right tea and brewing it correctly. We explore the traditions behind white, green, oolong, black, and herbal teas and how a few small adjustments can completely change the taste and the way your body feels.
Whether you are new to tea or want to elevate your daily ritual, this episode gives you the skills to create a cup that feels nourishing, supportive, and deeply enjoyable.
How to Brew Tea the Right Way
Each tea has its own personality. White and green teas need cooler water. Oolong wants time to wake up. Black tea loves a full, hot pour. Herbal blends often need longer steeping to release their therapeutic compounds.
Even simple changes like switching from a mug to a teapot, using a timer, or giving your tea leaves room to expand can transform your cup. In this episode, I share the brewing principles I teach in Laguna Beach, along with the tea rituals locals use to support energy, sleep, digestion, and stress relief.
What You Will Learn

• why so many people brew tea incorrectly and how to fix it
• how to pick the best tea for energy, sleep, digestion, or relaxation
• the five true teas and the unique benefits of each
• how herbal blends fit into a balanced wellness routine
• rituals and simple tea recipes popular with our Laguna Beach community

Featured Local Story
One of our regular customers walked into the shop frustrated that her favorite teas tasted bitter at home. After learning how to adjust water temperature and steeping time, she told us her nightly cup became the most calming part of her day. Her husband now requests his own pot, and their brewing ritual has become a small moment of connection they look forward to every evening.
Takeaway
A great cup of tea is not complicated. When you slow down, choose the right leaves, and brew them with care, your tea becomes a steady ritual that brings more flavor, more presence, and more balance into your day.

Learn more about tea science and Ayurveda:
Scientific American: All Tea, From Black to Green, Comes From a Single Plant
Harvard Health: What makes green tea so healthy?
Call to Action
Ready to discover your next favorite cup of tea? Stop by Tea & Turmeric in Laguna Beach or order online. Expert blends shipped from Orange County to your home

Stay Connected

Come visit us in Laguna Beach or explore our teas and spices anytime at teaandturmeric.com.

We share recipes, brewing tips, and behind-the-scenes moments on Instagram at @teanturmeric.

Got a question or a story about how tea is helping you? Email me and the team at [email protected]

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