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Jul 14, 2025
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...

Jul 07, 2025
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...

Jun 30, 2025
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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Mar 08, 2026
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...

Mar 03, 2026
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...

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...

Jan 13, 2026
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....

Jan 07, 2026
by Cameron Dodd

Darjeeling Tea Explained: History, Flushes, and Flavor

In the misty foothills of the Himalayas unfolds a story of intrigue, espionage, smuggling…and tea. Darjeeling tea has been called the “Champagne” of tea. But why is that? What makes Darjeeling tea so special? History Back in the 1800s, the...

Nov 25, 2025
by Matt Kellso

What is a Pure Tea?

Tea, at its finest, is an expression of place and craft, shaped by elevation, soil, climate, and the hands that guide each leaf from plant to cup. Pure Teas are single-origin selections sourced directly from artisan producers, teas that showcase what's possible when skilled growers apply generations of knowledge to exceptional raw material.

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