Tea & Herbal Fundamentals: Matcha, Loose-Leaf Brewing Tips & Health Benefits

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By: Albert Luna

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#280: 7 Teas That Have Strong Tastes That You Would NEVER Need To Sweeten Them
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#280
Yesterday at 9:02 PM

www.grueneteahaus.com  We are too reliant on sugar in America so drinking tea without it is best for our health. What are The…

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#279: How To Brew Your Lighter Teas With An Electric Kettle With No Temp Settings
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#279
09/27/2026

www.grueneteahaus.com Notes Of Tea are so important to learn.  The first note is all smell and then it is taste from there! …

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#278: What Are The 3 Notes Of Tea? (So Important To TRULY Appreciate Tea)
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#278
09/24/2026

www.grueneteahaus.com Notes Of Tea are so important to learn.  The first note is all smell and then it is taste from there! …

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#277: The One Request You MUST Make At A Coffee Shop When Ordering Tea
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#277
09/21/2026

www.grueneteahaus.com Buy now! Don’t make this mistake when at a Coffee Shop When Ordering Tea.   This podcast is hosted by Albert, tea…

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#276: 4 Signs A Tea Shop Doesn’t Know What They Are Doing
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#276
09/17/2026

You spend money on tea at a Tea Shop you want to know if they are competent.  This podcast is hosted by…

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#275: 3 CRUCIAL Steps To Brew Green Tea Correctly
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#275
09/14/2026

Green Tea is consumed by much of Asia.  How do you brew it right? This podcast is hosted by Albert, tea curator…

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#274: Why Most Americans Need To Break Free Of “The Shackles” Of Black Tea!
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#274
09/10/2026

Black Tea is the most common category of tea drunk by Americans.  This needs to stop! This podcast is hosted by Albert,…

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#273: What Plant Does Green Tea Come From?
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#273
09/06/2026

Green Tea is famous for its health benefits.  Where did it come from?  This podcast is hosted by Albert, tea curator of…

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#272: Exclusive Sept 2026 Episode. Goings On At Tea Shop…Return of Pumpkin Pie Spiced Chai!
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#272
08/31/2026

Albert explains what is Goings On At Tea Shop.  This podcast is hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a…

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#271: Which Green Tea Is The Healthiest?
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#271
08/27/2026

Green Tea has a lot of cultivars.  Which is the healthiest?  This podcast is hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea…

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#270: This Is The MOST OVERLOOKED Category Of Tea (Green, Oolong, White, etc) At The Tea Cafe
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#270
08/23/2026

Category Of Tea.  This podcast is hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down Asian tea cafe in Gruene,…

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#269: How Coffee Shops & Tea Cafes Attracted VASTLY DIFFERENT People Throughout The Centuries
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#269
08/20/2026

This podcast is hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down Asian tea cafe in Gruene, TX (halfway between…

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#268: Is Pu-erh Dark Tea The Asian Tea Version Of Ozempic?
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#268
08/16/2026

Pu-erh Dark Tea is drunk by the Chinese for weight loss. Is this valid? This podcast is hosted by Albert, tea curator…

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#267: The 10 Tea Terms All Tea Lovers MUST KNOW
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#267
08/10/2026

Tea Lovers must know these terms!  Learn them.  This podcast is hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down…

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#266: August 2026 Exclusive Episode: Introducing ‘The Jasmine Dragon’ Green Tea Inspired By A Classic…
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#266
08/03/2026

Uncle Iroh would be proud.  Albert introduces a new green tea blend.  This podcast is hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene…

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#265: Wanna Spice Up Your Puerh Tea…Add The Classic Chai Spices!
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#265
07/31/2026

Fire-Spiced Chai Puerh Tea  time!  This podcast is hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down Asian tea cafe…

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#264: Soft Brewing vs Hard Brewing Your Tea: Why This Is So Important?
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#264
07/27/2026

Albert explains the pros and cons of soft and Hard Brewing Your Tea.This podcast is hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene…

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#263: Which 2 Categories Of Tea Have The Highest L-Theanine Levels? (aka The Nootropic That CALMS YOU!)
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#263
07/22/2026

Which Tea Have The Highest L-Theanine? And why this important. This podcast is hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus,…

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#262: Does Black Tea Contribute To Kidney Stone Development!
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#262
07/16/2026

Does Black Tea Contribute To Kidney Stone development? This podcast is hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down…

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#261: Kombucha vs Pu-erh: Which Is The Healthier Fermented Tea?
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#261
07/11/2026

Kombucha vs Pu-erh! Albert explains. This podcast is hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down Asian tea cafe…

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#521/#260/#243: How “Natural Flavors” Are ANYTHING But Natural
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#262
07/08/2026

If you would like to support Naturopathic Earth (www.naturopathicearth.com), the easiest is via our crowd-funding account via PayPal (www.paypal.me/agregoryluna).  Greg’s tea house…

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#259: Wanna Undermine Your Tea? Use Unfiltered Water.
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#259
07/08/2026

Don’t Undermine Your Tea by using suboptimal water. Albert explains. This podcast is hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus,…

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#257: Why Gyokuro Japanese Green Tea Is The Healthiest Drink On Planet Earth
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#257
07/05/2026

What is Gyokuro Japanese Green Tea?  Albert explains. This podcast is hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down Asian…

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#256: A Special Plea To Listeners
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#256
07/02/2026

We would like your help. This podcast is hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down Asian tea cafe…

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#255: Exclusive July 2026 Episode…Introducing Our New Tea Blend (& Other On-Goings At The Store)!
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#255
07/02/2026

Our new tea blend is here!  Albert also discusses what is going on at the store. This podcast is hosted by Albert, tea…

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#254: Why Yaupon Is Truly “America’s Tea!” (Even though it is a tisane in the strictest definition)
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#254
06/29/2026

What is yaupon?  This podcast is hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down Asian tea cafe in Gruene,…

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#254: The #1 Thing You Must Know About Pre-Made Matcha Latte Mix
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#254
06/25/2026

Matcha Latte Mix…most suck. Albert explains why.  This podcast is hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down Asian…

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#253: The #1 TASTE Difference Between Japanese & Chinese Green Teas
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#253
06/17/2026

Japanese & Chinese Green Teas are the two most famous in the planet. Sencha & Jasmine to name a few famous cultivars.…

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#252: Cup Controversy! What Style Of Cup Is The Best For Optimal Tea Drinking
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#252
06/12/2026

It’s teaware time!  This podcast is hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down Asian tea cafe in Gruene,…

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#251: Why THESE Teas We Gravitate Towards In The Summer Months
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#251
06/06/2026

Which Teas do we drink more in the summer.  Albert gives some and explains why.   This podcast is hosted by Albert, tea…

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#250: How This Drink Is The #1 Weapon Against IBS, “Leaky Gut,” High Cholesterol & MORE (No, it’s not tea)
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#249
06/02/2026

If you would like to support Naturopathic Earth (www.naturopathicearth.com), the easiest is via our crowd-funding account via PayPal (www.paypal.me/agregoryluna).  Greg’s tea house…

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#249: June 2026 Exclusive Episode, Featuring Our New Rooibos Blend!
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#249
05/31/2026

Rooibos Blend is here!  Albert discusses what June is like at the tea shop.  This podcast is hosted by Albert, tea curator…

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#248: The #1 Well-Known “Tea” That I’m Shocked Doesn’t Get More Love
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#248
05/27/2026

What Well-Known “Tea” is rarely purchased at tea shops.  Albert explains.  This podcast is hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea…

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#247: The Truth Whether Tea Raises Chances Of Kidney Stones
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#247
05/24/2026

Tea Raises Chances Of Kidney Stones?  Albert explains the studies. This podcast is hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus,…

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#246: 4 Best Teas & Herbals For The Overweight
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#246
05/20/2026

If you are overweight, what tea should you drink to combat this?  This podcast is hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene…

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#245: Exclusive May 2026 Ep! New Blend “Queen of Sheba Ethiopian Tea” & More
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#245
05/17/2026

Albert discusses the tea shop’s new blend.  This podcast is hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea Haus, a sit-down Asian…

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#244: The #1 Reason Tea Is The Most Consumed Beverage On Earth
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#244
05/15/2026

Tea, aka Camellia Sinensis, is the most-consumed beverage on the planet (behind water). Albert explains why.  This podcast is hosted by Albert,…

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#243: Drinking 2 Cups Of Coffee DOUBLES Your Chances Of Heart Attack/Stroke If You…
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#243
05/11/2026

2 Cups Of Coffee DOUBLE your chances of Cardiovascular incidences if you already have this condition.. Must-listen if you are a coffee…

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#242: Why Ceylon Black Should Be The Go-To For Your “Iced Tea”
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#242
05/08/2026

Iced Tea is amazing. But you must choose the right one.  This podcast is hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene Tea…

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#241: What EXACTLY Is Persian (Iranian) Tea?
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#240
05/03/2026

Persian tea is one of the most respected teas on the planet This podcast is hosted by Albert, tea curator of Gruene…

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