I found this article and just thought it was a simple and well written introductory summary that differentiates tea from tisanes, gives a simple explanation of the different types of tea, discusses some of the major health benefits and clarifies which form of tea will give you the best health bang for your buck, if [...]

What about all these other ”˜teas?' Confusion about what is a true tea comes from the indiscriminate use of the word ”˜tea.' It seems that any beverage made from hot water and a plant ends up with the appellation ”˜tea.' People say they like mint tea, rooibos tea, yerba mate tea, and [...]

It is always fascinating to reflect on the different ways people around the world enjoy their tea. Whether it is sipped from a fragile porcelain cup, a large earthen bowl or a thimble-sized clay cup, and whether it is taken ceremoniously or not, tea plays an important role of being a social lubricant in every [...]

I recently have been going on line and visiting some of the tea chat lines. I’ve been amazed at the huge amount of information available and the high level of sophistication that some of these chat rooms have attained.
It seems that we tea drinkers are really getting knowledgeable and sharing the information (some of which [...]

We’ve been getting lots of great questions about making tea. And we have lots of great answers! If you are new to preparing tea, you’re in luck! We’ve broken down everything you need to know to brew the perfect cup of tea into four simple steps. Check out our article, W+3t= the perfect cup [...]