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Tea 101 | A Brief Overview of the Tea Plant
  • 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...

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Tea's Presence in Visual Art
  • 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...

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Bi Tan Piao Xue | A Tea That Blooms Before Your Eyes
  • 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...

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How Women Have Shaped the Tea Industry
  • 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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Meng Ding Huang Ya | The Yellow Tea That Nearly Disappeared
  • 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...

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The Soul of Oolong | The Legend, Craft, and Flavor of Ti Kuan Yin Tea
  • 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...

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Using Tea to Build Good Habits
  • 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....

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