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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 Zoë Maiden

No Tricks, Just Treats with These Halloween Teas

Tea blends can be enjoyed year-round, but one of tea’s unique qualities is how well it complements the changing seasons. A fun and flavorful way to celebrate the holidays is by discovering, or even creating, your own tea recipes inspired...

by Kourtney Cooley

Keep Calm & De-Stress with Tea

It’s no new notion that teas can be extremely beneficial for your health. This is a topic that we have discussed at length and in many capacities. The health benefits that can be found in tea are not only impactful...

by Zoë Maiden

How Tea Can Enhance the School Experience

Summer is quickly coming to a close, and for most, the new school year is just days away. For many of us in Arizona, the school year began a few weeks ago. The transition back to the classroom can be...

by Kourtney Cooley

Tea's Presence in Visual Art

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...

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