The Story of Sideritis: Greek Mountain Tea

Ancient Greece is known for many things, most prominently it is seen as the “cradle of Western civilization”, a society that set the foundation for philosophy, politics, science, and art for the Western world. A lesser-known fact about ancient Greece, however, is that drinking tea, Greek mountain tea in particular, was not only common as a source of refreshment,

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Ptthee: Drinking herbal tea and help biodiversity

Drinking herbal tea whilst doing some good for the environment in the Netherlands, who wouldn’t want to do that? Well, it just so happens to be the business model of Ptthee, a company founded by Matthijs Westerwoudt (30) and Daan van Diepen (27). Stories About Tea sat down with Matthijs to talk about farmers, bees, biodiversity and landscape restoration. “Years

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What is tea scum and why does it matter?

We all have seen it, that little oily layer of scum on the surface of a freshly brewed cup of tea. But what is it really, and more importantly is it harmful? Well, the quick answer is no, but before we go on, the scum should not be mistaken for

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Tea from the heavens at Kolukkumalai Tea estate

At over 8000 feet above sea level the Kolukkumalai Tea estate in Southern India is thought to be the the highest plantation of orthodox tea in the world. Over the years, this beautiful region, with its breathtaking scenery that is only accessible by jeep, has become a popular destination among

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The importance of Kenya in the tea industry

Kenya might not be the first country to pop into your mind when you think about tea, but the truth is that Kenya is one of the largest producers and exporters of tea in the world, surpassed only by India and China. Tea first arrived in Kenya, the town of

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Why is Darjeeling the Champagne of Teas?

One of the most well known, and perhaps one of the most well-liked, teas in the world is Darjeeling Tea. Hailing from the West Bengal region of India, Darjeeling tea usually refers to an aromatic, musky black tea, but in recent years has also come to include other varieties like

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