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Sep 14, 2024
by Kourtney Cooley

One of the things that makes tea so unique compared to other agricultural commodities is its rich history. From its beginnings in ancient China to its modern enjoyment all around the world, tea has become a centerpiece for many cultural...

Aug 31, 2024
by Zoë Maiden

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

In the past, we tried and shared some trending tea and coffee recipes. We tried sparkling up some cold brew, mixed in some lemonade with cold brew, made a sherbet tea float, and others. Now that fall is here, I...

Jul 23, 2024
by Kourtney Cooley

How to Host the Best Summer Tea Party

This guide was inspired by our recent article, The History of Tea Parties. Tea parties have been popular for hundreds of years and are a fun way to celebrate things like graduations, engagements, bridal showers, baby showers, retirements, new relationships,...

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Apr 21, 2024
by Kourtney Cooley

Sustainability in the Tea Industry

Happy Earth Day! Here at Hackberry, we appreciate and care for our planet every day. To share our love for the Earth with our customers, we would like to discuss the environmental impact of the tea industry and the things...

Apr 07, 2024
by Kourtney Cooley

The Art of Tea-Dye

Tea and herbal ingredients have been used to create colorful dyes for thousands of years. With initial roots in ancient China, the art of dyeing with tea quickly became a worldwide handicraft. Today, tea is still used as a natural...

Feb 07, 2024
by Karla Walker

British Tea Traditions

The History of Teatime Tea has been around for a very long time. Its start was most likely in China during the third millennium B.C. and was made popular in England by King Charles II and his wife, the Portuguese...

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Sep 12, 2025
by Cameron Dodd

Black Tea 101 | History, Processing, and Health Benefits

Hot. Iced. Sweetened. Unsweetened. You may think you know it. You may have been drinking it your whole life.

But there are intricacies about black tea that are fairly unknown and truly staggering. It has started wars, been used as currency, and is the most popular type of tea in the world. But there’s more to this tea than banknotes and bloodshed and bottom lines. There’s history and processing and health benefits and more!

Sep 02, 2025
by Cameron Dodd

Tea 101 | A Brief Overview of the Tea Plant

It’s started wars, been used as currency, and–aside from water–it is the number one most consumed beverage in the world. What is it? Tea, of course! Tea may seem simple at first. It is, after all, just steeping leaves in...

Aug 25, 2025
by Cameron Dodd

China | Tea's Birthplace and Top Producer

Of all the tea origin stories, the history and evolution of tea in China is the most influential. Tea cultivation and consumption began here, making tea a deeply embedded part of Chinese culture since before the third century. Originally, monks...

Aug 18, 2025
by Zoë Maiden

Egypt | Historical and Cultural Impact of Tea

The art of drinking tea has significantly influenced many different regions and cultures for centuries. We have learned about the first discovery of tea in China and its migration through Europe and India. Now, this beloved beverage is consumed...

Aug 14, 2025
by Cameron Dodd

Fruit Tea 101: History & Benefits

Fruit tea, served hot or cold, is naturally sweet and deliciously refreshing. But what exactly are we drinking when we drink fruit tea? Well, for starters, it may surprise you to hear that fruit tea is not technically ‘tea’. Tea...

Aug 11, 2025
by Zoë Maiden

India | A Top Producer of Our Favorite Teas

The History of Tea in India: How They Became a Top Producer of Our Favorite Teas India and China are the two countries that contend for the title of “World’s Largest Tea Producer,” but their competition is a relatively recent...

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