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CNBC Says, Invest In Pu-Erh


Pu-Erh teas are praised for their rich, earthy flavors that develop after being aged for up to 15 years. These vintage teas from the Yunnan province of China can be rather pricy. However, after a recent buying surge over the past few years CNBC now reports that Pu-Erh prices have “dropped down to pre-boom levels” [...]

A Guide to the New Teavana teas


31 new teas and 15 upgraded teas is almost overwhelming. So here’s a quick guide to the new Teavana teas you shouldn’t miss.

New Tea Suggestions


Here are our favorite suggestions to replace discontinued Teavana teas with our new Teavana teas

Tis’ The Season For Chai


As the warm summer air shifts into a cool breeze, I find myself reaching for cup after cup of Masala Chai tea. The warming spices compliment fall cuisine and fill my kitchen with an irresistible aroma.
Although commonly referred to as “Chai” in the U.S., the proper name is “Masala Chai,” since in the Hindi  language [...]

Tea Masters Winner!


Our Tea Master’s Challenge is now over and we have a winner! Pearls Gone Wild is one of the six winners, see the others in this post.

2009 Discontinued Teas


This is our official list of teas that are being replaced this year. It’s your last chance to buy if you really enjoy these teas! More teas on the way.

Tea for Healthy Skin


Tea can give you the smooth, beautiful skin you desire as well as help with sunburn and other skin ailments. Here’s our tea recipes for your skin.

Caffeine May Delay & Treat Alzheimer’s Symptoms


According to an article published by the World Tea News, results from two studies were published this week noting that “caffeine caused notable improvement in the memory of mice bred with Alzheimer’s disease.” An initial study was performed back in 2005 at the University of Southern Florida’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, which established that when [...]

Sweet Spot: Tea Shakes


What I love most about cooking with tea, is that you can incorporate it into any dish, sweet or savory. Although in the summer months I tend to lean towards the sweet & chilly treats, which is why I absolutely can’t get enough of tea shakes. Similar to a milkshake, you’ll need to trade your [...]

Chilly Celebration: June is National Iced Tea Month


For the past five days, my kitchen has been turned into an iced tea factory, as I brew pitcher after pitcher in order to truly celebrate National Iced Tea Month.
Although the celebration is not officially recognized on any major calendar, I’m more than thrilled to find any excuse to drink more tea, especially when it’s [...]