Did you know that tea is one of the oldest beverage in the world? Its consumption is part of many cultures and the custom of drinking tea has a long history. This aromatic beverage comes from Asia and before it became popular in everyday use it was used as a medicinal...
Have you ever heard of Rooibos tea? Honeybush tea is a similar concept to Rooibos. Neither are derived from the Camellia Sinensis plant, but both plants are used as their own tea. Those teas that are not derived from the original tea plant are known as tisanes. Each...
Tea bags and tea. When you think of these, what is the first thing you think about? Perhaps you first thought about Britain, as tea is often seen as a British drink, probably for the last 350 or so years. The story of tea, however, began long before the East India...
India contends with China for the title of world’s largest producer of tea. There are more than 100,000 tea estates employing millions of tea workers across India. Tea is so ingrained in the fabric of India’s culture that 70% of the tons of tea produced is consumed by...
Traditional and Modern Techniques Matcha is the pinnacle of elegance and invitation in the form of tea. It offers up a luxuriant and smooth feel on the palate with a refreshing natural taste that leaves behind a deep, lingering finish. How to prepare matcha You will...
Contrary to the popular belief that matcha derives from Japan, matcha originally emerged in China during the Tang Dynasty (618 – 907) when tea leaves were steamed and formed into tea bricks for storage and trade. From these bricks, tea was prepared by roasting...
