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Tea Has a Season: Understanding the Global Tea Harvest Calendar
Tea may be available to drink throughout the year, but it is certainly not harvested everywhere at once. Every tea-growing region follows...
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What’s the Difference Between Specialty Tea and Supermarket Tea?
At a glance, tea is tea. A bag, some hot water, done. But much like wine or coffee, there’s a world of...
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Matcha: 7 Common Myths — And What’s Really True
Matcha has exploded in popularity outside Japan, which is wonderful for accessibility — but not so great for clarity. With more people...
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Jasmine Tea: A Timeless Tradition with Modern Appeal
 Jasmine tea is a cherished beverage, celebrated for its fragrant aroma and smooth, delicate flavour. With its roots in centuries-old traditions,...
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Matcha: You're Not Just Drinking Tea—You're Eating It
Let’s get one thing clear: matcha isn’t your average cup of tea. You're not steeping leaves and tossing them away like a...
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Discovering the Delight of Hibiscus Tea
 When I first embarked on my journey in the tea industry, I had no idea that Hibiscus would become such a...
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What are Catechins in tea?
Catechins are a type of natural antioxidant found abundantly in tea. These powerful compounds play a crucial role in promoting overall health...
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Ice tea or Iced tea: What's the difference?
When it comes to refreshing beverages, there is often confusion between "ice tea" and "iced tea." While they may sound similar, there...
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Black Tea: Exploring the basics (Part 1/4)
 When people in Western culture talk about tea, they usually refer to black tea. Most hot cuppas and iced tea are...
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Tea and Carbon Sequestration: Exploring the Sustainable Potential of Your Daily Cuppa.
 Tea has gained significant popularity as a beverage worldwide, with an estimated 2.5 billion cups consumed every day. However, the production...
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The Caffeine Content in Green Tea: Understanding the L-Theanine Balance
 Green tea has been cherished for centuries as a soothing and healthful beverage, but does green tea have caffeine? In this...
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Chamomile: Types, Benefits, and How it Can Improve Your Sleep Quality
 Drinking chamomile tea helps to promote better sleep due to its natural calming and relaxing properties. Chamomile contains several bioactive compounds,...
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How Tea Can Improve Your Mental Health: Benefits and Tips
 Tea is a popular beverage that has been consumed for centuries, with numerous health benefits. While many people turn to tea...
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Health
Pine Needle Tea & its Benefits
 Can Pine Needle Tea Cure COVID-19? We've had several customers asking us about Pine Needle Tea. Why is it so popular, and...
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13 Benefits of Genmaicha Brown Rice Tea
 The benefits of genmaicha brown rice tea are pretty astounding and best of all it's tasty! This tea is rich in...
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What are Single-Origin teas?
 Single-origin, single-estate are terms used to describe where the tea has originated. Confused? Let me explain. Single-origin teas generally share a...
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What are Single-Estate teas?
 Single-estate teas are a fantastic way to explore and celebrate the diversity and complexity of a specific estate's growing and processing...
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The Tea Plant - Camellia Sinensis
 It's true that all tea comes from the same plant, Camellia Sinensis. Typically plants are classified hierarchically by their division, class,...
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