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Mar 25, 2026
by Cameron Dodd

Bi Tan Piao Xue | A Tea That Blooms Before Your Eyes

Imagine a cup of tea where delicate white blossoms drift across a pool of jade-green tea, almost like snow falling on water. Bi Tan Piao Xue (translated “Snow Flakes Falling Upon a Jade Pond”) does just that, as one of...

Jan 19, 2026
by Cameron Dodd

The Soul of Oolong | The Legend, Craft, and Flavor of Ti Kuan Yin Tea

Not every tea has an intriguing nickname like Iron Goddess of Mercy. But Ti Kuan Yin tea isn’t like every other tea. Perhaps the most well-known of all the oolong teas, Ti Kuan Yin offers more than a delicious brewed...

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Aug 30, 2025
by Cameron Dodd

English, Irish, and Scottish Breakfast Tea

Drinking hot tea has been a longstanding tradition in Europe, specifically in the United Kingdom. English, Irish, and Scottish breakfast teas have been a staple for many households for their bold flavors and tannin levels. Breakfast teas were produced to...

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Aug 21, 2025
by Cameron Dodd

Chai Tea 101 | Origin & Evolution

Chai is one of the most popular tea drinks globally. But did you know it’s not actually a tea type like black or green tea? Instead, it’s a spiced blend—often with black tea as its base—mixed with aromatic ingredients like...

Aug 16, 2025
by Zoë Maiden

Chamomile | The Simple Base to Many of Your Favorite Teas

In our conversation about the ingredients present in many of our teas, let's talk about chamomile. When we think of chamomile, words like rest, calm, healing, and a good night's sleep come to mind. These are all positive things! Therefore,...

Jul 05, 2025
by Matt Kellso

Why Is Golden Monkey So Pricey?

Golden Monkey is widely considered one of the finest teas you can access in the US. Its near-sweet taste and smooth finish make for a delicious light cup of black tea fit to perk you up during a drowsy early...

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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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