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 tea it might be helpful to
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
As a former British colony, Hong Kong has its own rich and unique cultural history when it comes to tea, and one of its well-known treasures, with over 900 million cups served every year, is Pantyhose Tea. Also known as Silk Stocking Tea, pantyhose Tea is a creamy, smooth but strong beverage combining black
Whether it be an increased emphasis on the functional health benefits of tea or the rise of Ready-To-Drink tea for convenience, the modern tea consumer is evolving. This evolution is perhaps most evident in its packaging. No longer does tea packaging focus merely on preserving taste, aroma and quality, these
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