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“Should I ever re-boil water to make tea?”
For the perfect cuppa the water should contain oxygen. This helps draw out the flavours. Re-boiling the water reduces the oxygen content so it's not ideal.
“What is the difference between green and black tea?”
Both green and black tea comes from the same plant – Camellia Sinensis. Only the manufacturing process differs. Green tea is not oxidised during manufacturing.
"What does Ty.phoo mean?”
Birmingham grocer, John Sumner, came up with the name. Originally he called it Ty.phoo Tipps Tea. Ty.phoo is the Chinese word for doctor. The double p in Tipps was originally a printing error but stayed on the pack for years.
“What decaffeination process does Ty.phoo use?”
Ty.phoo uses a technique to wash the tea which is highly selective for caffeine. This is thought to give a better flavour than some other methods.
“Does Ty.phoo green tea contain caffeine?”
Yes. Green tea contains roughly the same amount of antioxidants and minerals as black tea but slightly less caffeine.
“What about caffeine in Ty.phoo Fruit & Herb Infusions?”
Most Ty.phoo Fruit & Herb Infusions are naturally caffeine free.
“Are there any calories in tea?”
Black and green tea without milk has no calories. Adding semi-skimmed milk adds 13 calories per cup. Ty.phoo Fruit & Herb Infusions have less than 10 calories per cup.
Is there any added sugar in Ty.phoo Fruit & Herb Infusions?”
There is no sugar added at all. You'll only find trace amounts of natural fruit sugars, making them virtually sugar free and ideal for diabetics.
“Can I drink tea while I'm pregnant?”
Yes. But doctors recommend drinking no more than 6 cups a day |
