Archive for the ‘Buying Tea’ Category

Black Tea Blends

Black teaWhen it comes to tea, Chinese black tea has become a popular choice.  With the number of people falling in love with the rich flavor, it is much easier to find options for black tea blends, which means you can enjoy traditional loose black tea or an exotic blend.

Keep in mind that tea is made by leaves from the Camellia sinensis plant, each hand picked to maintain integrity.  The people that spend hours each day plucking the leaves look for the most tender and youngest the plant produces.  With that, they know they can produce the finest quality possible, whether the best green tea, black tea, white tea, or oolong tea.

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Cultivating black tea gardens

black teaThe tea market has forever been changed because of black tea.  In the past five to ten years, this type of exotic tea is now rated as the most popular in the world.  In the United States alone, of all tea consumed, 80% is some variety of black tea.

The bold flavor and aroma are different from , making it a fresh new choice loved by millions of people.

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Green Tea Plucking – Knowing When they are Best

Green teaChinese green tea is without doubt among the most loved beverages in the world.  While it was initially a drink found in Asia, enjoyed by the Chinese and Japanese for 3,000 years, it has now been deemed a vital part of the western world.  Asia still produces the most green tea and today, you will find hundreds of varieties of green tea, as well as different grades.

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The precise art of white Persian melon tea

loose white teaOne of the fastest growing teas is Chinese white tea.  Although this particular variety of tea has been enjoyed throughout Asia for thousands of years, it has only been within the past few years that people in westernized countries are learning about its wonderful flavor.

Since white tea is only harvested once a year, it is rare.  Traditionally, loose white tea was for special occasions, such as the tea ceremony but today, it is enjoyed by people around the world as a daily beverage.

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Tips to creating a great tea experience

TeaWe all know that tea is a great beverage but some people are still unaware of the pure satisfaction that comes from sipping on quality tea with rich, soothing flavor and health benefits.

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