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Jun 07, 2020
by Kourtney Cooley

Background of Mint Mint is an herb with a rich history, bold flavor, and various health benefits. Because of its delicious flavor and various uses, mint has become one of the most common ingredients found in tea. There are 25 known...

May 09, 2020
by Zoë Maiden

Rose Hips | The Sweet Floral Addition to Your Favorite Blend

We are continuing our journey of different tea ingredients, and today we are going to talk about Rose Hips. It is no surprise that Rose Hips are an ingredient that you will commonly find in many teas, especially with its...

Mar 17, 2020
by Kourtney Cooley

Lavender | An Enchanting Herb with Calming Properties

Background Lavender, scientifically known as Lavandula, is a flowering herb native to the Mediterranean and Middle East. Known for its enchanting aroma, this flower is used in candles, soaps, beauty products, household products, and as a culinary ingredient. Lavender’s signature...

Feb 05, 2020
by Kourtney Cooley

Rose | A Tea Ingredient Love Story

Background Roses have been used for a variety of purposes throughout the last few thousand years. From ingredients in fragrances and desserts to symbols of beauty and peace in the arts, these flowers have become a worldwide favorite. Roses are used for...

Jan 17, 2020
by Matt Kellso

Health Teas & How They Can Help Us

Health Teas Tea is considered to be one of the most consumed liquids around the world, next to water and coffee. There can be many reasons why it is so widely consumed, but one stands out, and that is the...

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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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