Caffeine occurs naturally in tea. A mild stimulant, it accounts for tea’s reputation as a beverage that clears the mind … Continue reading
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Tea 101: Herbal Tea
Although many devoted tea-drinkers find great pleasure in sipping these aromatic brews, “herbal teas” are not officially teas. In the … Continue reading
Tea 101: An Introduction to Tea
Tea dazzles us with its diversity. One plant, many dimensions. While the teas of the world reveal endless complexities and … Continue reading
Tea 101: How to Steep Tea
You will extract the most pleasure from fine tea, steeped with care. The Minister of Fire & Water suggests the … Continue reading
Steeping Full-Leaf Loose Tea and Herbs
You will extract the most pleasure from Full-Leaf Loose Tea and Herbs tea, steeped with care. The Minister of Fire … Continue reading
Why Drink Full-Leaf Loose Tea and Herbs?
Hand-plucked tea leaves and herbs simply offer a better tasting, more diverse range of flavor than finely cut leaves. When … Continue reading
Naturally Sweet Tea
A premium naturally-sweet black tea with no sugar, no calories and no artificial sweeteners, Naturally Sweet Tea provides a healthful … Continue reading
Turmeric – The Spice of Life
Originally discovered in India thousands of years ago, turmeric continues to be used as an aromatic culinary delight as well … Continue reading
Organic Tea
A small but steadily growing segment of the tea market, organic tea represents a commitment to the natural environment and … Continue reading
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How is Tea Graded?
After tea is processed, it’s sifted by machine or by hand to determine its size: whole leaf, broken leaf, fannings … Continue reading
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