ByKathleen Jones
Did you know that yellow tea, known as ‘Huang Cha’ in China, was once exclusively produced for Chinese Emperors due to its distinctive taste and labor-intensive production process? The enchanting golden hue of this unique brew…
ByKathleen Jones
Did you know that Pu-erh tea, native to Yunnan province in China, was transported across Asia along the ancient Tea Horse Road? This historical pathway, akin to the Silk Road, was responsible for the trade of…
ByKathleen Jones
Isn’t it fascinating that white tea was reserved exclusively for royalty in ancient China? This delicate brew, known as the ‘Emperor’s Drink,’ was considered so luxurious and unique that it was thought only suitable for the…
ByKathleen Jones
Did you know that the creation of Oolong tea is often attributed to a serendipitous act of nature? According to a widely told tale, a tea farmer in China’s Fujian province was startled by a deer…
ByKathleen Jones
You have probably already heard of English Breakfast tea, as a popular choice for a morning beverage. Did you know that it’s actually a blend of mainly Indian black teas and that it didn’t originate in…
ByKathleen Jones
Here’s a fun story about green tea : it was discovered approximately 5,000 years ago in China, by the Chinese emperor Shennong (the Divine Farmer). This popular legend says that he accidentally discovered tea when a…
ByKathleen Jones
Did you know that all types of tea – green, black, white, and oolong – come from the same plant, Camellia sinensis? The differences between teas arise from the processing method after the leaves are picked!…
ByKathleen Jones
With the seemingly endless types of teas to choose from today, it can be overwhelming for an average tea-drinker. However, two of the most popular and universally-beloved options are black tea and green tea. Black and…
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