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- by Cameron Dodd
Black Tea 101 | History, Processing, and Health Benefits
History of Black Tea Black tea was discovered in China in the mid-17th century. For many years, only green and oolong teas were consumed. The story of how black tea came to be is that an army from Jianxi entered...
- by Cameron Dodd
Fruit Tea 101: History & Benefits
Fruit tea, served hot or cold, is naturally sweet and deliciously refreshing. But what exactly are we drinking when we drink fruit tea? Well, for starters, it may surprise you to hear that fruit tea is not technically ‘tea’. Tea...
- by Zoë Maiden
Green Tea 101 | History, Processing, and Health Benefits
History of Green Tea Green tea originated in China, tracing back to 2737 BC. The discovery occurred accidentally when the Chinese Emperor Shennong mistakenly drank water with a dead tea leaf boiled inside. He found the flavor refreshing; thus, a...
- by Cameron Dodd
Honeybush Tea 101 | History and Processing
History of Honeybush Tea In the world of tea, Honeybush stands out. Not just for the unique, honey-like aroma that emanates from its yellow flowers (where it gets its name), but also for the plant it comes from. Unlike black,...
- by Cameron Dodd
Oolong Tea 101 | History, Processing & Health Benefits
Somewhere between black tea and green tea you’ll find the wonder that is oolong tea. Oolong is a tea in the truest, most traditional sense since it comes from the Camellia sinensis plant. But due to its unique processing method, it sits...
- by Cameron Dodd
Pu-erh Tea 101 | The History, Uniqueness, and Health Benefits
Pu-erh, like all true teas, comes from the Camellia sinensis plant — but it’s far from your average black tea. Unlike traditional black teas, which are simply oxidized and dried, Pu-erh undergoes a fascinating process of microbial fermentation — unlocking...
- by Zoë Maiden
Rooibos Tea 101 | History, Processing, Flavor, and Health Benefits
History of Rooibos Rooibos (pronounced “roy-boss”) is an herb native to South Africa. Despite their effort to harvest beyond their borders, South Africa continues to be the only rooibos producer in the world. The fact it is enjoyed globally but...
- by Zoë Maiden
White Tea 101 | History, Processing, and Health Benefits
History of White Tea White tea originated in China during the Chinese Imperial Dynasties. Tea drinking was a vital part of Chinese culture during this time. Every year, citizens were required to make a yearly tribute to the Emperor, and...
- by Karla Walker
Herbal & Wellness 101 | History, Definitions, and Myths
History The idea behind drinking tea for health benefits isn't new. The earliest record of people drinking herbal teas for medicine dates back to 2737 BC in China. Today, some believe that certain ingredients help with ailments like inflammation, arthritis,...