Pu-erh tea is a microbial fermented tea, hailing from the high mountains of the Yunnan Province, China. It is usually made from the leaves of ancient tea trees and sold in the form of cakes and other compressed shapes. However, what truly sets Pu’erh tea apart is that through its specific fermentation and aging process the tea continues to
Matcha, the powdery green tea that has become synonymous with Japan, the land of the rising sun, has exploded in popularity in the past few decades. The reason is quite simple; it boasts major health benefits, is versatile, tastes delicious, and is a solid alternative for coffee. HistoryThe practice of making powdered tea
Russian Caravan tea is a complex, distinctly aromatic and smokey blend of black tea and oolong that gained its name and reputation from the arduous six month journey the tea had to travel on the back of camels from China to Russia in the 18th century. Before we delve further into Russian Caravan
The interesting blog Tea For Me Please turns 16 years old. We are looking back with owner Nicole Wilson and hearing some nice stories about tea! “Helping people learn more about tea is my biggest source of motivation.” What are you going to do to celebrate your blog turning 16?I
Ever since ancient times the Chamomile plant has been widely touted as a health elixir or some magic remedy to all kinds of ailments. Naturally, one of its main uses was (and still is) in the form of an herbal tea. This reputation of this daisy-like flower of being a boost to one’s health
Junshan Yinzhen is considered one of, if not the, rarest, best, and most luxurious of the Chinese yellow teas. It is known for its sweet taste with nutty undertones and its consumption dates back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907), where it has been said to be exclusively available to royalty. It is even believed
Even the most casual tea drinker will have heard of Rooibos tea, an earthy tisane exclusively grown in South Africa that has been popular worldwide for decades now. Perhaps far fewer know that there has been a rare green variety of Rooibos in development in recent years in an effort to compete with the
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