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Green Tea Without the Grimace: How to Love Green Tea (Even If You Swear You Hate It) Let’s Spill the Tea: Why You Think You Hate Green Tea (But Actually Don’t) We’ve seen it all here at Good Life Tea—those crinkled noses, the polite (or not-so-polite) grimaces, and that awkward moment when someone takes a sip of green tea, pauses, and then whispers, “Is it supposed to taste like that?” If you’ve ever had that moment yourself, trust us—you are not alone. Green tea gets a bit of a bad rap because, let’s face it, a bitter, grassy cup is...

Tea has a storied past—one that spans dynasties, continents, and cultures. Yet despite its rich history, many people today encounter tea for the first time in the form of a small, paper-wrapped square: the humble tea bag. While convenient and widely accessible, tea bags only scratch the surface of what this ancient beverage has to offer. In the modern renaissance of tea culture, loose leaf tea has emerged as the connoisseur’s choice, prized for its fuller flavor, superior quality, and vast array of varietals. But what exactly sets loose leaf tea apart from the supermarket staples? Is it worth the...

What to Know Before You Brew That Forgotten Tin At Good Life Tea, we’re all about steeping the good life—one fragrant cup at a time. Whether you're a seasoned tea devotee or just exploring the magic of loose leaf, there’s one question we hear all the time: “Wait… does tea expire?” If you’ve recently unearthed a forgotten pouch of White Peach White Tea (hey, it happens to the best of us), you might be wondering if it’s still good to drink. The good news? Tea isn’t milk. It doesn’t exactly expire—but it definitely doesn’t age like fine wine, either. 😅...

From your friends at Good Life Tea—where life tastes better, one cup at a time “Come, let us have some tea and continue to talk about happy things.” — Chaim Potok (That’s exactly what we plan to do here.) ☕ Welcome to the World of Tea, Reimagined Tea is having a glow-up—and as proud purveyors of over 130 dazzling, soul-soothing, conversation-sparking loose-leaf teas, we at Good Life Tea are positively steeped in excitement. Sure, the world’s been a little… unpredictable (thanks, inflation and global chaos). But here’s the comforting truth: in the midst of all the hustle, tea is where...