Heard the term ‘Builders Tea’? Considering rushing off to your local grocery store to grab some? Well, before you do, we have to point out that builder’s tea is not a specific tea brand or type. Builder’s tea refers to how the tea is made. As you can probably imagine, builders tea is a term … Read more
Matcha is delicious and can be enjoyed in so many ways, from drinking it pure ceremonial style, or as a latte, or culinary matcha in baked into cookies. You may be wanting to use that matcha powder you bought a while ago, but wondering if it’s still good to consume. Matcha tea powder will stay … Read more
The British have a long term love-affair with drinking tea. Many people across the United Kingdom drink tea on a daily basis, and some even drink many cups each day. You might be asking yourself, exactly what kind of tea do they drink in England? There are over 1,500 different types of tea in England … Read more
Given that afternoon tea is a 180-year-old tradition, its rules of etiquette are rooted in history and polite society manners. Below is our guide for today’s afternoon tea host and guest, with 7 simple teatime etiquette suggestions for each, to ensure a smooth, gentile afternoon tea experience for all. 7 Tea Etiquette Tips for Hosts … Read more
China is a vast country with varying cultures, cuisines, and traditions. One of those traditions is tea, and there’s a lot of them! Have you ever wondered what kind of tea is typically served at Chinese restaurants? While all Chinese restaurants will vary, a few tea staples in Chinese cuisine stand out above the rest. … Read more
Matcha tea is a green tea known for its abundance of health benefits that come from the plant leaves during the steeping process, making it healthier for you when mixing it in hot water. Perhaps you’re wondering if matcha is healthier served hot or cold? Although more flavor and components are released into your drink when … Read more
Tasting tea is more than just drinking it to see if you like the flavor. There’s an art to the experience which involves not only taste but smell, sight and feel as well. It’s important to properly conduct a tea tasting in order to develop your palate to appreciate all the wonderful flavors tea can … Read more
Within the world of tea, especially herbal tea, there are endless options to choose from. With seemingly unlimited plants and herbs in each category, this can become quite confusing. In this article, we will discuss whether green tea is considered a herbal tea, and explore the differences between tea and herbal tea. Is Green Tea … Read more
Cold brew tea is a delicious, refreshing drink to enjoy on those hot summer days. Simple to make, cold brew tea is perfect for quenching your thirst! In this article, we’ll explain how to cold brew tea and why it tastes so good! What is Cold Brew Tea? While similar, cold brew tea is not … Read more
The main difference, and easiest way to differentiate between herbal tea and regular tea, is by the plant that it comes from. Regular tea comes from what is known as the tea plant, or more scientifically, the Camellia Sinensis. Whereas herbal teas, of which there are a huge variety, come from all different types of … Read more
