What has a bag got to do with tea?

We can trace the first examples of what can be considered as tea bags to 8th century China, where tea leaves were packed into folded paper bags to protect its flavor and aroma. However, our modern conception of the tea bag wasn’t invented until the early 20th century. Even more

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The Etymology of Tea

It is believed that the leaves of the tea plant (Camellia sinensis in Latin) were first used to make a beverage in China around 2700 BC. Over time the practice found its way to all corners of the world  through trade and travel. In accordance, the word ‘tea’ has it’s

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Tea: with or without milk?

Different cultures all over the world have different rituals and behaviors, especially when it comes to what we eat and drink. It is no surprise then that tea is consumed in a multitude of different ways depending on the traditions and tastes of a given culture. One such custom that

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‘Post-fermented tea can cost up to hundreds of euros’

Richard Schukkink is the CEO and founder of the International Tea Academy and travels the world searching for exquisite teas. We asked him to explain the six different types of tea. “All teas are made from the leaves of the same tree, called the Camellia sinensis. It’s the way that

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International Tea Day raises awareness

There is a good chance you haven’t heard about it before, unless you’re from a tea producing country like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka,Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, India, Kenya, or Tanzania, but did you know that International Tea Day is celebrated every year on December 15? After being discussed at the World Social

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What is Kombucha tea?

In line with the growing awareness and focus on personal health in recent years, Kombucha tea, a fermented tea, has seen a strong rise in popularity for its proposed health benefits. Some of the benefits attributed to Kombucha include that it contains a substantial level of probiotics, antioxidants, and that

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