Tea Education

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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...

Tea Origins

White Tea 101 | The History & Processing Methods

White tea originated in China during the Chinese Imperial Dynasties (600-1300). Tea drinking was a vital part of Chinese culture during this time....

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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 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...

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Oolong Tea 101: How Does it Differ From Black or Green Tea?

Selecting a tea can be overwhelming. There are so many teas with so many names; what is the difference? There are tisanes, herbals, black, green, w...

Tea Processing

Ginger: One of Tea’s Most Versatile Ingredients

The next tea ingredient we are going to shine a spotlight on is ginger. Well known to many and beloved for numerous reasons. We are going to take a...