The Difference between Raw and Ripened Pu’erh Tea
Previously I wrote about 6 Interesting Facts About Pu-Erh Tea, but did you know that when we talk about pu’erh,…
What Is Matcha Tea and its Benefits?
The debate continues to rage – is matcha tea actually superior to traditional green tea leaves? Matcha tea has experienced…
What is Green Tea and Why is it so Popular?
If you search the web on green tea, you may find yourself inundated with websites professing weight loss pills, slimming…
Herbal Infusions: Why Are They So Popular?
In a world where we love our coffee, there is a major shift that is happening where we are striving…
What are Flavored Teas? Learn the Most Common Additions to Tea
Flavored teas are teas that have had something added to them such as flowers, herbs, or spices that provide additional…
What is Terroir and Why is it Important in Tea?
Terroir is taken from the French term, terre, which means land and refers to the characteristics of an environment, the…
3 Common Varieties of White Tea
Of the six categories of tea, white tea is the least processed of all teas gaining notoriety for its purported…
Should I Buy a Glass Teapot to Brew Tea?
Tea connoisseurs are absolutely crazy about teapots, teacups and any other tea paraphernalia they can get their hands on. I…
4 Health Benefits of Oolong Tea
Green tea has garnered a lot of good press in recent years because of its wide-ranging health benefits, but oolong…
3 Common Loose Leaf Tea Brewing Mistakes
We’ve all been served a terrible cup of tea in a restaurant or cafe at least once in our lives,…