Heaven of Tea

CNN’s food blog, Eatocracy, shared information about the rising tea prices in China via their video report, All that tea in China? It might be getting a lot pricier. Asia Business Editor, Eunice Yoon, noted that bad weather and growing labor costs are the cause of increased tea costs.
Prices for premium tea, like Silver Needle [...]

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In last week’s post, we brought attention to our CARE® in Every Tea Leaf/ EquaTradeTM Program that we founded in order to create social change and assist women and children who are so deeply involved in the tea growing communities. We donate 1% of our annual sales to fund education, access to safe drinking water, [...]

South Africa is home of the hardy Red Bush plant that is used to make Rooibos tea, or African Red Tea. This delicious sip has been deeply rooted in South Africa’s history for centuries, and was exposed to the rest of the world in 1772 when Swedish botanist, Carl Thunberg, discovered that South Africans were [...]

Tea drinkers are familiar with many of the health benefits associated with each sip, although, it seems that the list of positive effects continues to grow with each steep. At this year’s Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, one new study reported that regular tea drinking could reduce the risk of brain decline.
The study tracked and studied [...]

Known for its incredible health benefits, Green Tea can help heal the body with each delicious sip. From boosting the immune system, soothing the digestive system, lowering cholesterol, to having incredible skin calming results when added to a DIY facemask, Green Tea is a true super tea. Recently, a study found that green tea “may [...]

Bold, brisk iced tea may be our go-to summer drink, but don’t forget to add delicate and warm sips to the mix. One of the world’s most famous and rare teas is the Silver Yin Zhen Pearls White Tea.
The young, tender buds are grown in the Fujian Province of China. Early in the spring, these [...]

Festive sparklers and cozy blankets are waiting patiently in the garage as we anticipate the upcoming 4th of July celebration. Rather than keep the entire celebration in your own backyard, why not head to the town park early and snag a spot to watch the fireworks display? Just be sure to ice your tea, grill [...]

With the World Cup adding a bit of global culture to our summer, we can’t help but explore the unique cultures and food that each country brings to the table. Beyond an amazing team of soccer players, Argentina produces an incredible shrub that many tea drinkers aren’t familiar with, Maté tea.
Maté, a South American wild [...]

Two weeks into June (National Iced Tea Month), and we can’t get enough of this chilly treat. Last week, we shared a few basic tips about making the perfect glass of iced tea. So now it’s time to talk about the sweeter side.
From flavorful jars of honey, to pure rock sugar and sugar sticks, there [...]