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
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
Dilmah is one of the most well know teas in the world. Stories about Tea spoke with CEO Dilmah Fernando, one of the twee sons of Dilmah-founder Merrill Fernando. A monologue. “The most important thing, and the thing that Dilmah has added to the tea category in Sri Lanka, is
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
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
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
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
