What Is Hemp Tea? A Friendly Guide to CBD, Benefits, and How to Choose

Hemp tea is a soothing herbal tea made from the leaves, flowers, and sometimes stems of industrial hemp, Cannabis sativa L. In the United States, hemp is legally defined as cannabis that contains 0.3% THC or less on a dry weight basis, which means it does not produce the “high” associated with marijuana. Many hemp teas are naturally caffeine free, and some blends are paired with traditional teas or functional herbs for flavor and wellness support.

Lemongrass vs. Lemon Balm: What's the Difference?

When looking at many of our Whistling Kettle teas, you'll find that many of the teas list both "Lemon grass" and "lemon balm" as ingredients. While the names and flavors are close, there are key differences.

What is Purple Tea?

Purple tea, like all other tea originates from the Camellia Sinensis plant. The same plant that we get our familiar black and green tea from. The purple appearance of the tea is caused by a unique genetic mutation which produces anthocyanin, the same powerful antioxidant found in blueberries.

The History of Earl Grey Teas: Heroic Acts, Monopolies, and Freedom

Earl grey teas are always in style, making frequent appearances in pop culture and restaurant menus. After learning its history, you’ll be ordering “earl grey, hot” to taste the magic for yourself.

How Much Caffeine is in Coffee Compared to Tea?

We're constantly asked about the differences in caffeine content between coffee and black tea, so we thought we'd put together a brief primer. Learn how much caffeine you'll get in a cup of coffee compared to a cup of black tea, the effects of too much caffeine, and get some recommendations for higher-caffeine teas.

How Do You Use a Kettle on the Stove?

Is Chamomile Tea Good For Digestion?

9 Surprising Health Benefits of Rooibos Tea

An introduction to Moringa Tea.

Benefits of Moringa Tea!

Tea & Diabetes: Managing Diabetes with Tea

Diet is a key factor for treating diabetes. Part of the diet is what you drink. And drink with added sugar should be avoided, but did you know tea is also highly recommended for anyone with diabetes?

Spring Detox: Spring Cleaning for Your Body

Spring cleaning is a time to feel refreshed - commonly through a cleaning list over the space of a few weeks. It's the perfect time to declutter your home, but have you ever considered decluttering your body? Spring cleaning your body is a great way to boost your health and wellbeing.

Tea Procurement and Testing

Where do your teas come from? This is a question often asked by our customers, and we'd be glad to share the 'process' with you. While nothing is 100%, we are confident that our teas are of the highest quality and come from the top tier of tea farms. We drink our teas every day - and would only sell teas that we ourselves would drink!