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
Another one of China’s most well-beloved and prestigious teas, and an unmissable member on the China Famous Tea list is found in the gorgeous Yellow Mountains (Huangshan) in the Anhui province in Eastern China. What makes this elegant green tea unique is that it has a slight apricot taste and magnolia fragrance, even though
Lu’an Melon Seed tea (Lu An Gua Pian) is a baked, loose leaf green tea hailing from Lu’an City, Anhui Province in China. The tea is named after the distinctive flat and oval shape of the leaves, resembling a melon seed. This balanced, nutty, and somewhat starchy tea has been a staple in Chinese tea culture and is a
High up in the misty Lushan Mountain in Eastern province of Jiangxi, China, grows a specialty green tea that because of its uniqueness and high quality at one point was reserved exclusively for the emperor. Luckily, these days the sweet and aromatic taste of Lushan Cloud Mist tea (Yunwu) is
When we think of tea plantations our minds immediately turn to the lush, sprawling green hills of India and China. So, it might surprise you that there is actually a place in Europe that has been producing tea for over a century. In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean lies
Gunfire tea is a British caffeinated and alcoholic cocktail made by mixing black tea and a splash of rum. This unique beverage was a favorite in the British army, as an early morning tea to help battle the cold and the rain, but also as a form of liquid courage
Korea is quite well known for its tea culture, one that relies both on tea made from the Camellia sinensis plant, but also on many tisanes made from other leaves, flowers, fruits, grains and more, like its famous barley tea. Sshanghwa-chais one of these tisanes that has enjoyed enduring popularity
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