These Are Our Loose Leaf Tea Education Posts from Hackberry Tea

Tea Processing

The Difference Between Tea Oxidation & Fermentation

Tea Processing

The Difference Between Tea Oxidation & Fermentation

Tea processing is very particular to the type of tea. But even with processing being specific to tea types, there are only two main ways to process...

Tea Brewing

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...

Tea Brewing

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 ...

Tea Origins

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...

Tea Origins

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

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 ...

Tea Brewing

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 ...

Health Benefits

White Tea 101 | The Health Benefits

White tea comes from the Camellia sinensis plant and contains a large number of polyphenols. These polyphenols are responsible for various health b...

Tea Brewing

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...

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....

Health Benefits

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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Tea Origins

Green Tea 101 | The History & Processing Methods

Green tea originated in China, tracing back to 2737 B.C. The discovery occurred accidentally when the Chinese Emperor Shennong mistakenly drank wat...

Health Benefits

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...