The 20 best tea brands of 2022, according to experts

At the Good Housekeeping Institute, we continuously test all types of food, food products and nutrition-related services across all categories, from healthy snacks and supplements to food subscription boxes and meal delivery services. To test the best teas, we gathered a group of dedicated tea drinkers and GHI experts and tested each brand mentioned here.

Choosing tea is not for the faint hearted. The world of tea can be overwhelming for many. There are many flavors, methods and styles of teas. Choosing the right prep vehicle can also be overwhelming. For starters, if you’re used to bagged tea but want to try loose leaf tea, there may be a learning curve, but stepping out of your comfort zone has its rewards. Loose tea has some advantages: it’s visible to the naked eye, so you probably won’t get blemished leaves, stems, and other by-products. You’re also steeping the whole leaf, which could lead to a bolder steep and multiple steeps. The downside is that you have to deal with loose leaves instead of tidy tea bags and you’ll probably need a tea infuser.

You might want to buy teas based on their benefits, such as herbal teas for late afternoon de-stress, turmeric or green tea for an antioxidant boost, or varieties that mimic coffee if you’re trying. to reduce or eliminate it.

Also, consider what brewing temperature you like to enjoy. If you’re a hot tea drinker, you might want to invest in an electric kettle; try one of our tested top picks. If you like to enjoy your tea longer and it always seems to cool before you’re done, consider one of our top picks for mug warmers. With so many varieties, flavor profiles, and caffeine strengths available, there’s bound to be a perfect pick for you.

As a dietitian, Amy Fisher has worked with thousands of patients to improve their health through whole foods and nutritious diets. Amy believes that food should be enjoyed regardless of your dietary goals and ideally the focus should be on improving overall health, diet and life.

Stefani Sassos manages all nutritional content, testing and evaluation of GH products as Deputy Director of the Good Housekeeping Institute’s Nutrition Laboratory. She keeps up to date with the latest research to provide evidence-based reporting on all things food and nutrition and also performs large-scale testing and analysis for products ranging from protein bars to supplements for the healthy. GH’s Annual Snack Awards. Stefani has extensive knowledge of food labeling and nutritional requirements on food products, rigorously evaluating hundreds of claims for products that claim the Good Housekeeping seal.