We begin this latest look at unusual tea research with a study that may not be especially strange, but is certainly interesting. It is often assumed that studies on tea compounds such as catechins and EGCG are relatively recent developments. However, research into these compounds dates back much further. One early example is The Catechins… Continue reading

In the course of writing about tea, I’ve come across many research studies. Most appear to be thoughtful and well-constructed, even to a layperson. However, every so often, a few emerge that are a bit more unusual. Rather than saving the most unusual for last, let’s begin with one involving Chinese black tea and hair… Continue reading