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Crazy about Matcha!


Matcha is made from green tea leaves that are grown under shade and then delicately ground into a silky, smooth chartreuse powder.  In Japan, Matcha is an integral part of The Japanese Tea Ceremony, a cultural ritual, often practiced several times daily. The ceremony is a spiritual experience that embodies harmony, respect, purity & tranquility.  There [...]

Last Minute Valentine


Valentine’s Day is just a couple days away, but you have plenty of time to surprise your favorite tea-lover with a personalized and thoughtful gift! Teavana’s Tea of the Month Clubs will warm your valentine’s heart throughout the year.
With so many options, this gift can truly be customized to your valentine. Tea of the Month [...]

Fight off Winter Colds and Flu with Tea


Tea has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for illness. As cold and flu season comes into full force, stock up on wellness teas to prepare. Their natural health properties may soothe sore throats, improve breathing and congestion, and settle upset stomachs. This time of year, drinking teas packed with powerful antioxidants and [...]

No Need to Fear Those Holiday Pounds


Mmmm, creamy eggnog, a savory turkey, and the sweet crunch of a Christmas cookie…That’s right, the holidays are approaching once again and, unfortunately, so are the extra calories. But, there’s no need to shun your holiday favorites this year. With proper planning you can make room for all the rich flavors of the season and [...]

New Harvest Travel Journal: South America & Caribbean


Argentina: JavaVana Mate
Today I’m up before the sun to visit an Argentinian yerba mate plantation. And it’s a good thing–I’ll need the energy boost to combat the early hour as well as the jetlag! Mate blends have always been my go-to morning brew. I find I get the same stimulating result and rich, roasted flavor [...]

New Teas Are Here: Explore Teavana’s New Harvest Collection


Join us on an adventure of culture, flavor & inspiration. We climbed the steep mountain tops of China, travelling to the birthplace of tea, waded through the hustle & bustle of Thailand’s busy tea & spice district, and wandered through the rolling green of the shade grown tea fields in Japan. This journey led us [...]

Teavana Tea Journey


Are you ready? On October 28 we invite you to join us on our tea journey as we search the world over to find new flavors for our New Harvest collection. Pack your teacup for a cultural immersion of the senses.
From the gardens of Shanghai to the street markets of Brazil, our expedition will lead us [...]

Matcha: Japanese Alternative Health Secrets


People in Japan live long, healthy lives. So what do they know that we here in the West do not?
Dr. Oz recently did a segment on Japan’s Alternative Health Secrets for Anti-Aging and highlighted Matcha green tea powder as a powerful addition to the diet.
Because of it’s natural processing, Matcha is rich in chlorophyll and amino acids. The [...]

Harvard Women’s Health Watch Talks Tea


As we become more aware of the incredible health benefits that tea has to offer, it’s hard to resist steeping cup after cup to sip throughout the day. This super drink is making waves across the medical community and recently appeared in the October issue of Harvard Women’s Health Watch.

While all types of tea [...]

Green Tea May Help Repair DNA Damage Caused By Sun Exposure


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 [...]