tea history articles
- by Kourtney Cooley
Although tea itself is originally from China, the first tea party was hosted in England. In 1662 Catherine of Braganza, the wife of King Charles II, hosted the first ever tea party on record following the marriage of her and...
- by Karla Walker
The History of the Teahouse Part 1 | Asia
China The teahouse in China may date as far back as the Tang Dynasty. Historians regard the Tang Dynasty as the golden age of Chinese Civilization. It's considered the golden age of culture, which explains why teahouses as places to...
- by Karla Walker
The History of the Teahouse Part 2 | European Teahouses
Tea is such an integral part of the culture in England that you would think drinking tea socially while gathering with friends must have originated there. Where else do you find a culture where you know what time it is...
- by Karla Walker
The History of the Teahouse Part 3 | Evolution of the U.S. Teahouse
It's no surprise that there would be British influence in the U.S. Tea industry, but it never became engrained in Americans as it did in Britain. Tea was a very familiar practice in the 19th century, and many enjoyed "tea...
- by Karla Walker
The History of the Teahouse Part 4 | The Modern Teahouse
Unlike the history of coffeehouses with a common thread of gathering for discourse, business, or pleasure, the history of the tea house is much more diverse. You can characterize tea as an individual experience. Different types of tea traditions bring...
tea culture articles
- by Kourtney Cooley
One of the things that makes tea so unique compared to other agricultural commodities is its rich history. From its beginnings in ancient China to its modern enjoyment all around the world, tea has become a centerpiece for many cultural...
- by Zoë Maiden
When Two World Collide | The Delicious Result of Combining Tea & Coffee
In the past, we tried and shared some trending tea and coffee recipes. We tried sparkling up some cold brew, mixed in some lemonade with cold brew, made a sherbet tea float, and others. Now that fall is here, I...
- by Kourtney Cooley
How to Host the Best Summer Tea Party
This guide was inspired by our recent article, The History of Tea Parties. Tea parties have been popular for hundreds of years and are a fun way to celebrate things like graduations, engagements, bridal showers, baby showers, retirements, new relationships,...
- by Kourtney Cooley
Sustainability in the Tea Industry
Happy Earth Day! Here at Hackberry, we appreciate and care for our planet every day. To share our love for the Earth with our customers, we would like to discuss the environmental impact of the tea industry and the things...
- by Kourtney Cooley
Tea and herbal ingredients have been used to create colorful dyes for thousands of years. With initial roots in ancient China, the art of dyeing with tea quickly became a worldwide handicraft. Today, tea is still used as a natural...