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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

As the summer heat rises, we all search for a cool and refreshing sip to soothe our body and mind. Take a few moments to steep and ice a pitcher of green tea and you’ll be set for the summer. Beyond the refreshing flavor and cooling effect, iced green tea offers incredible health benefits. From [...]

Now and then I tend to stumble upon gorgeous photos snapped by Teavana fans on Flickr. Fortunately, I came across Angela Schmeidel Randall’s peaceful photo that captures her personal tea moment. The vibrant red of the tea tin truly highlights the amber color of the Rooibos Tropica Tea.
Although a picture is truly worth countless words, [...]

Last month we gained a deeper understanding of 7 Taiwanese teas and explored the regions in which they are grown, aromas, flavors, etc. To continue this foreign lesson in tea, I wanted to share yet another wonderful video that takes a closer look at the proper way to brew Taiwanese tea.
Steep your favorite Taiwanese tea [...]

It’s true that taste is very personal, but did you ever stop to think about how your taste buds relate to your personality? Heidi Kyser, Editor of the World Tea News, recently chatted with Virginia Utermohlen, Associate Professor in the Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University, to learn more about her “extensive work on [...]

Laura gives our Black Dragon Pearl Black Tea a 9.5 out of 10 on Teaviews
“My favorite black tea blends are often those that are malty yet not super astringent, so that quality in this is scoring huge bonus points with me.”
Laura continues to note:
“I found this tea to be brisk, malty, robust, smooth, invigorating, and [...]

As spring settles in and the sun shines brightly, you might be reaching for a hat or an umbrella to escape the strong rays. Similarly, Gyokuro, one of the finest green teas, is grown and harvested with care and caution from the sun. The delicate bushes are shaded by bamboo or straw shades during the [...]

With Mother’s Day around the corner, we’re all in search of a way in which to express our love and gratitude. Although if you want to surprise Mom with a thoughtful treat beyond a bouquet or a handmade card, consider indulging her love of tea with one of our hand selected mother’s day gifts in [...]