Tea Savor publishes guides about tea: how it is grown and made, how to brew it, what is in it and what the research says about common health claims. This page explains how those guides are researched, written, checked and corrected.
How articles are researched
- Health and nutrition claims are based on published human studies, systematic reviews and guidance from public bodies such as the NHS, the European Food Safety Authority and the European Medicines Agency.
- Every study we cite is linked, and its title, journal and year are checked against the PubMed or Europe PMC record before publication.
- Figures in our charts come only from the sources named under each chart.
- Company and brand articles rely on company filings, official announcements and established news reporting. Claims made by a company about its own products are labelled as such.
How evidence is described
- We say when evidence comes from lab or animal studies, small trials or observational studies, and we do not present those as proof of an effect in people.
- Where results vary with dose, brewing method or study population, we give ranges rather than a single number.
- When the evidence is mixed or weak, the article says so in its opening summary, not only further down.
Health information
Tea Savor is not a medical service and its articles are not medical advice. Health articles include safety notes on pregnancy, medicines and conditions where relevant. Anyone with a health condition, who is pregnant or who takes regular medication should check with a doctor or pharmacist before using herbal teas as a remedy.
Updates and corrections
- Articles show the date they were last updated, and are revised when new research or guidance changes the picture.
- If you find an error, leave a comment on the article or use the contact page with the source that should be reviewed. Confirmed errors are corrected promptly.
Who writes Tea Savor
Articles are written and edited by the Tea Savor editorial team. More about the site is on the About page.