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Jul 24, 2025
by Karla Walker

The History of the Teahouse Part 2 | European Teahouses

Tea is such an integral part of the culture in England that you would think drinking tea socially while gathering with friends must have originated there. Where else do you find a culture where you know what time it is...

Jul 17, 2025
by Karla Walker

The History of the Teahouse Part 3 | Evolution of the U.S. Teahouse

It's no surprise that there would be British influence in the U.S. Tea industry, but it never became engrained in Americans as it did in Britain. Tea was a very familiar practice in the 19th century, and many enjoyed "tea...

Jul 16, 2025
by Shelby Peiser

Featured Recipe | Jam Teas

This month, we decided to feature a perfect and simple way to sweeten your favorite tea - jam! Adding jam to tea creates a more complex sweetness and a satisfying texture you don't get from just sugar or honey. We...

Jul 15, 2025
by Zoë Maiden

Does Tea Really Dehydrate You?

Today we tackle one of the great debates for tea lovers. Does caffeine dehydrate your body? This question has been around for as long as scientists have studied the effects of caffeine. The primary reason caffeine has traditionally been named...

Jul 10, 2025
by Karla Walker

The History of the Teahouse Part 4 | The Modern Teahouse

Unlike the history of coffeehouses with a common thread of gathering for discourse, business, or pleasure, the history of the tea house is much more diverse. You can characterize tea as an individual experience. Different types of tea traditions bring...

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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