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  • The Tea Bag Story

    According to one oft-repeated legend, tea was discovered in 2737 B.C. by Chinese emperor Shen Nung, who advocated boiling water for health reasons. As the emperor was boiling a pot of water one day, tea leaves drifted on the wind and landed in the water. The ruler tasted it and the rest was history. The… Continue reading

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  • Chamomile: The Essence of Calm

    Stress is a part of life. I’ve never known someone who hasn’t experienced stress in one way, shape or form. There is no doubt that tea helps relieve anxieties, but what if you want to really unwind? Herbals would most certainly be the type to brew if you’re looking for a warm beverage before bed… Continue reading

  • It’s Par-tea Time!

    Did you know that ice and tea can be a wonderful change up to your cocktail repertoire? Ever heard of an Earl Grey or Green tea Martini? Change it up and give Kaluha and coffee liqueurs a break and go for the leaf! I think teas and spirits are a perfect combination – after all,… Continue reading

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  • The History of Iced Tea

    Did you know that iced teas are uniquely American phenomena? In fact, 80% of Americans prefer drinking their tea this way – and for good reason. Interestingly, iced tea is said to have been invented by Richard Belchynden at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis. Belchynden, a tea plantation owner, was intent on sharing… Continue reading

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  • The Benefits of Electric Kettles

    There are a number of advantages to using an electric kettle instead of a conventional stove top kettle, and some are more obvious than others. The most easily recognizable advantages of electric kettles are those associated with convenience. Since they are specifically designed for the purpose of heating water, electric kettles tend to be much… Continue reading

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  • Agony of the Leaves

    If you have ever immersed yourself into the exciting world of higher quality teas, you will surely have heard frequent recommendations to avoid tea bags in favor of loose leaf teas. This is sound advice, and there are many reasons for it. One of the most pragmatic and somewhat obvious reasons for this is a… Continue reading

  • Darjeeling — The Champagne of Teas

    An intoxicating aroma and a subtle, muscatel flavor are associated with good Darjeeling teas, but how did these teas ever become equated to wine? A simple explanation is the combination of the climate, elevation, rainfall, terrain, and soil that these teas are grown in. Most of the plants that are grown in the region of… Continue reading

  • Black Tea Spotlight: Assam

    There are three major tea-growing regions in India. Nilgiri; the least known, Darjeeling; which mostly produces high-end premium tea, and Assam; a region best known for producing robust black tea in sufficient quantities to make it the world’s largest tea growing region. The state of Assam is located in northeastern India. It holds the distinction… Continue reading

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  • The Other Chinese Tea

    From the looks of our grocery store aisle and the colorful barrage of boxes it would be easy to think that Chinese teas have always been part of the American shopping experience. However despite the numerous options we have to choose from today these are a relatively new to concept to shoppers.  In fact,  green,… Continue reading

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  • Breakfast Tea Demystified

    For many in North America, the morning pick-me-up of choice is a cup of coffee. But in other parts of the world, tea is standard fare in the morning, which probably helps contribute to the fact that it’s the second most popular beverage worldwide after water. Some of the most popular morning fare is made… Continue reading

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