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Tea Study: Connecting Taste Buds & Personality


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 [...]

Teaviews’ Review of Black Dragon Pearl Black Tea


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 [...]

Shaded Green: A Closer Look At Gyokuro Green Tea


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 [...]

Mother’s Day Tea Gift Guide


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 [...]

Taiwanese Tea 101


In an attempt to further my tea education I searched YouTube for inspiring visual aids. Fortunately, I came across this fabulous series of videos that offered insight into Taiwanese tea. This introductory experience, the first video of the series, takes a closer look at 7 Taiwanese teas . Beyond identifying the names of the tea, [...]

Introducing Teavana Perfect Tea Touch iPhone App


Considering that tea is such a mobile drink, it makes perfect sense that we carefully crafted the Teavana Perfect Tea Touch iPhone App for your mobile phone. With a variety of great features, our iPhone app will help you blend, steep and share your favorite Teavana tea on Facebook, twitter or email.
Take a closer look [...]

Tea & Cookies


When planning an elaborate tea party it’s easy to get lost in all of the details. From the tea, cups, table décor to the sweets, a relaxing gathering can easily feel a bit stressful.
You don’t cut corners when it comes to the tea, but might be tempted to grab a bag of cookies from the [...]

Winter’s Warming Spice: Ginger


After battling chilly winds, I often seek comfort in a cup of Zingiber Ginger Coconut Rooibos Tea that’s filled with winter’s warming spice, ginger. As the steam rises from the tea, cup almost meeting your lips, the aroma of ginger already begins to warm your senses.
A versatile ingredient, ginger can be pickled, candied, dried and [...]

6 Tips To Making Good Tea in 1941


While browsing YouTube for an informative video on tea, I came across this vintage instructional piece from BFI National Archives in London. This historic gem shares the 6 golden tips to making a good cup.
1.    Always use a good quality tea
2.    Always use freshly drawn water
3.    Remember to warm the teapot or urn
4.    Measure the [...]

Houston Woman Drinks Green Tea & Celebrates 105th Birthday


Our society seems to be on a never-ending quest for the fountain of youth, experimenting with beauty creams, fad diets and intense exercise routines, etc. Yet one of the many keys to unlocking a long, vibrant life can be found in a pot of tea.
According to WITN, an Eastern North Carolina news site, Juanita Black [...]