Methods of Indian Teas Processing February 23, 2015Cindy Nicholas There are two major methods of Indian tea processing: Orthodox and CTC. They apply to all types of Indian teas. The Orthodox method was developed by the British in the...
Tribute to China, the Birthplace of Tea Culture February 18, 2015Elena Volkova China brought tea and tea culture to the world about 5,000 years ago and there are many legends about its discovery. One narrative tells of a Chinese emperor whose passion...
What kind of tea did George Washington drink? February 16, 2015Elena Volkova We do know with certainty what his favorites were. In the Mount Vernon Museum there is a record that the Washingtons purchased several different varieties of Chinese tea, including Bahea, Congo,...
Why Green Tea Is a Good Defense Against Flu January 12, 2015Cindy Nicholas It is well known that viruses cannot survive by themselves without a host, which for us is our bodies. Viruses stick to the mucous membranes where they find nutrition and multiply....
Lapsang Souchong smoky tea with overtones of ginger, dried pears, walnuts, cinnamon, and caramel. December 07, 2014Elena Volkova Lapsang Souchong is an unusual and unique tea known for its smoky character and its ruby red color in the cup. Drinkers first discovering this tea have compared its flavor...
Bamboo Temple Yunnan: red-orange liquor has an aroma of marmalade! November 06, 2014Elena Volkova The tea tree originated in the Chinese Province of Yunnan. This aromatic and full bodied tea is named after one of the famous Temples of China. There was a legend...
Why Traditional English Tea is Black November 05, 2014Elena Volkova Most people know that there are black and green teas (though real tea lovers know that there are many more kinds). So why is traditional English tea called black tea? The answer...
Best Teas for Migraine October 14, 2014Cindy Nicholas When dealing with migraines, some people have found that drinking tea for helps to relieve the symptoms. Researches confirm that caffeine in tea can relieve aches and pains as quickly...
For our Russian Customers, the History of Tea September 09, 2014Elena Volkova We are fortunate to have a native Russian speaker on our team. Elena was recently published in a Russian Language publication in the New England Area. If you can read Russian,...
What Is Premium Milk Oolong? September 08, 2014Elena Volkova If you try it you will never forget the taste and fragrance of this unique tea. One of many Premium Milk Oolong Tea legends tells of an event centuries ago...
"Chado" or the Way of Tea in Japan August 25, 2014Elena Volkova In Japan tea culture came from China and was brought by the monks who studied Zen Buddhism in China. Tea helped them to stay calm and alert during meditations. But...
Learning about Darjeeling Grades August 11, 2014Elena Volkova Indian teas are graded according to their state of leaves: whole, broken and crushed. Whole leaves give more aromatic and full bodies liquor, broken leaves tea result in robust, darker...
