- by Cameron Dodd
Sri Lanka | Ceylon Black Tea From the Country of Ceylon
As we continue our exploration of tea origins, our next stop is an island country called Sri Lanka. This South Asian island lies in the Indian Ocean and is geographically separated from peninsular India by the Gulf of Mannar and...
- by Cameron Dodd
Taiwan | The History & Cultural Influence of Tea
Tea from Taiwan is exceptionally delicious and its origin story is fascinating. The tea industry in Taiwan is heavily influenced by China, Japanese investors, and British tea traders. The result of these three influences is a unique tea culture with...
- by Zoë Maiden
United States | Tea History and the True Meaning of Local Tea
What comes to mind when you think of tea in America? Is it the Boston Tea Party? Perhaps you think of the Southern innovation of sweet tea? The Camellia sinensis tea plant, native to China, was a guarded secret for...
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- by Kourtney Cooley
Tea has been a cultural staple for so many parts of the world throughout history. It has played roles in rituals, fueled revolutions, been covered in literature, inspired parties and celebrations, and even had museums dedicated to it. There is...
- 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...
- by Kourtney Cooley
How Women Have Shaped the Tea Industry
This year for Women’s History Month, we would like to talk about some of the remarkable women who have made an impact on history and the tea industry, making it the beautiful thing it is today. When thinking of tea...
- by Cameron Dodd
Meng Ding Huang Ya | The Yellow Tea That Nearly Disappeared
We’re all familiar with black tea and green tea and white tea, but have you tasted the deliciously creamy liquor of a Chinese yellow tea? Allow us to introduce you to Meng Ding Huang Ya tea. Hailing from Mengding Mountain...
- 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...
- by Kourtney Cooley
Using Tea to Build Good Habits
Tea is an excellent tool to help set goals and build healthy habits. The art of brewing tea is a great habit to include in your daily routine because it is a way to practice mindfulness in a fast-paced world....
