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Can tea really help you sleep?

There are several types of tea that contain ingredients that are thought to help you sleep, like lavender and chamomile. They may also help you relax and destress before you go to bed. Look for teas that claim to reduce anxiety, stress, and tension, or those that claim to promote sleep on the labels. However, many doctors say that the ritual of having a cup of hot tea at night in itself may help promote good sleep. Heating the water and making the tea can be soothing, as can sipping the hot liquid.

How many tea bags do I need to buy for my party?

Most people use one regular-size tea bag for one cup of water, so if you're making a gallon of tea, which has 16 cups, you'll want to use about 16 tea bags. If you're making multiple gallons of tea for your party, multiply the number by 16. For example, 10 gallons of tea times 16 cups is 160 tea bags. Also, keep in mind that some iced tea manufacturers make larger tea bags for making a larger amount of tea. For example, a family-size tea bag may make a gallon of tea on its own.

Does all tea have caffeine?

All traditional teas made from the Camellia sinensis plant, such as green, white, and Darjeeling teas, all have caffeine. However, herbal teas made from other ingredients, like mint, lemon balm, or ginger, do not usually have caffeine. Of course, you should always read the labels on your tea to ensure no ingredients were added that may contain caffeine.