These Are Our Loose Leaf Tea Education Posts from Hackberry Tea

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Tea Brewing 101 | Pu'erh Tea

Pu'erh is the most oxidized and fermented tea available. Which means there is a lot of flavor packed into its leaves. So what's the best way to get...

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When Two World Collide | The Delicious Result of Combining Tea & Coffee

A few months ago, we tried and shared some trending tea and coffee recipes. We tried sparkling up some cold brew, mixed in some lemonade with cold ...

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Pu'erh Tea 101 | The History, Preparation, & Benefits

It originally came from the Yunnan Province in China in 225 BC. Pu'er grew in popularity for its unique and delicious flavor due to its extended pe...

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Herbals & Wellness 101 | The History & Processing Methods

The idea behind drinking tea for health benefits isn't new. The earliest record of people drinking herbal teas for medicine dates back to 2737 BC i...

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Herbals, Tisanes, Rooibos... The Many Names of Caffeine-Free Teas!

When you hear the words black tea, green tea, or white tea, you know that tea comes from a leaf. But what do you think of when you hear the words ...

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Rooibos Tea 101 | How a Local Infusion Became a Global Sensation

Rooibos (pronounced “roy-boss”) is an herb native to South Africa. Despite their effort to harvest beyond their borders, South Africa continues to ...

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Tea Brewing 101 | White Tea

Brewing a great cup of tea can seem like a challenging prospect, especially if you are new to the tea world. The foundation of any good cup of tea ...

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Tea Brewing 101 | Green Tea

Whether you’re talking about green, black, or white tea, it all comes from the same leaf. The difference in flavor and color lies with the oxidatio...

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Green Tea 101 | The Health Benefits

Green tea is a must have super-food and is considered the healthiest beverage on the planet. This conclusion is primarily due to the extensive amou...

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Green Tea 101 | The History & Processing Methods

The Origin Story The origin of green tea began in China, tracing back to 2737 B.C. The discovery occurred by accident when the Chinese Emperor...

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Black Tea 101 | The Health Benefits

Black tea is one of the most popular teas to drink. Depending on the steeping time, black tea can hold a lot of caffeine. That assisted energy is o...

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Black Tea 101 | The History & Processing Methods

Black tea was discovered in China in the mid 17th century. For many years, only green and oolong teas were consumed. The story of how black tea cam...