work your way through our tea type 101 articles
- 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!
- by Cameron Dodd
Fruit Tea 101: History & Benefits
- by Zoë Maiden
Green Tea 101 | History, Processing, and Health Benefits
- by Cameron Dodd
Honeybush Tea 101 | History and Processing
- by Cameron Dodd
Oolong Tea 101 | History, Processing & Health Benefits
- by Cameron Dodd
Pu-erh Tea 101 | The History, Uniqueness, and Health Benefits
- by Zoë Maiden
Rooibos Tea 101 | History, Processing, Flavor, and Health Benefits
- by Zoë Maiden
White Tea 101 | History, Processing, and Health Benefits
- by Karla Walker
Herbal & Wellness 101 | History, Definitions, and Myths
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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.