Most of you are probably familiar with Japanese green teas, but here’s a breakdown of how we make recommendations in our store. First off – to get the elephant in the room out of the way – is caffeine. If you’re looking for strong caffeine content, look to shade-grown teas, … Continue reading
In 1646, an army invaded Wuyi Shan, located in northwest Fujian. Villagers with advance notice hid their tea stores in the local mountains. Before storing the tea, the villagers dried the tea leaves over burning pine branches. However, after the war, when the villagers dug up the tea, they found … Continue reading
I trust my senses to make a good cup of tea, but that has not always been the case. As a novice loose-leaf tea drinker, I was afraid to trust myself. I rarely made a cup of tea without my tools. As the years passed, though, I ditched the thermometer … Continue reading
It’s no secret that in the past 10 years, modern science has revealed myriad amazing health benefits of tea. Despite all the wonderful and innovative tastes and blends that have enticed new tea drinkers, it is these so-called newly discovered health benefits that have attracted a great deal of interest … Continue reading
“The other day I went to the movies and forgot my BlackBerry. This proved disastrous, not because I missed any calls but because during the five or so minutes before the trailers began, I found myself in the terrifying position of having nothing to do. As nearly everyone in the … Continue reading
I am TEA;nearly as old as time.I have shaped a part of ancient history.Almost every country and culture knows me.I have been more valuable than silver and gold.Stories, legends and myths about me have been told.I have traveled by ship, by camel, by horse and mule.I was seen as priceless … Continue reading