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February 16, 2015

What kind of tea did George Washington drink?

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, Green, Gunpowder, Hy-son, and Imperial. Martha Washington

’s granddaughter wrote that her grandfather typically had meals of "three small mush cakes (Indian meal) swimming in butter and honey" and "three cups of tea without cream."

January 12, 2015

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Why Green Tea Is a Good Defense Against Flu

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. Studies in Japan have identified a substance called Epigallocatechin (EGCG) that may prevent viruses from sticking to cell walls. Of all the catechins in green tea, this one is the most powerful antioxidant.

December 07, 2014

Reviews › Tea History ›

Lapsang Souchong smoky tea with overtones of ginger, dried pears, walnuts, cinnamon, and caramel.

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 to the aroma of pine smoke or fine tobacco.

November 06, 2014

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Bamboo Temple Yunnan: red-orange liquor has an aroma of marmalade!

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 that visitors who spent a nigh in the Nine Immortal Tower of this temple

November 05, 2014

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Why Traditional English Tea is Black

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 is because of peculiarities of its transportation and the chemical process of oxidation, resulting in the browning of the tea leaves and making so-called black tea look black.

October 14, 2014

Health › Tea History ›

Best Teas for Migraine

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 as painkilling medications. At the Diamond Headache Clinic in Chicago studies conclude: 'Caffeine alone provides a low but very real level of effectiveness in treating tension-type headaches.' For one of our customers

Plum tea seems to help with a

September 09, 2014

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For our Russian Customers, the History of Tea

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, enjoy this essay on the History of Tea, by Elena Volkova! Russian History of Tea