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True teas–like black, green, and oolong–come from the Camellia sinensis plant, while herbal teas are crafted from a variety of other botanicals.
The history of tea's journey has taken it from one culture to the next, impacting each one and leaving behind traditions of flavor and comfort.
Tea is everywhere in society, from the teahouse to the small-farm producer. Read our stories about the culture and resonate with others that enjoy tea like you do.
From brew guides to recipes, we love making tea and sharing our expertise with the world. Let us share with you our favorite tea preparation techniques
For centuries tea has been used for medicinal purposes and today it is one of the most accepted tools around the world to improve your every day health.
Tea processing is a fascinating art. The more you dive into understanding it, the more you want to learn, so let's learn together.
Hackberry Tea Education
- 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!
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- 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...
- by Karla Walker
Tools, Tips, Time, & Temperatures: A General Brewing Guide
Tools Let’s talk about the tools you can use to brew the perfect cup of tea. You can use an infuser, filter bag, or French press. The Infuser Infusers are used with loose-leaf tea and are placed for steeping or...
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- by Karla Walker
The Difference Between Tea Oxidation & Fermentation
Tea processing is very particular to the type of tea. But even with processing being specific to tea types, there are only two main ways to process tea. The most common is oxidation which is the exposing of tea leaves...
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- by Karla Walker
How Tea Can Be a Benefit to Your Health & Wellbeing
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think about tea? Is it loose-leaf tea in an infuser? Perhaps finely stone-ground matcha? Maybe even clippings of herbs and fruit? Whatever different ideas come to your mind,...
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- by Karla Walker
The History of Teatime Tea has been around for a very long time. Its start was most likely in China during the third millennium B.C. and was made popular in England by King Charles II and his wife, the Portuguese...
- by Matt Kellso
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.