Black tea is arguably the most popular form of tea in Western culture. Iced tea, sweet tea, and the refreshing Arnold Palmer are almost always made with black tea. English teas such as Earl Grey or Breakfast Tea are black tea blends. The common Lipton bags you find at the local diner, you guessed it, … Read more Best Black Tea Reviews in 2019
There has been a recent boom in the tea industry as people are becoming more aware of the many beneficial things about drinking tea. And it goes beyond the simple pleasure of taste, to the many health benefits of tea, unique tea recipes (such as tea-infused cocktails), the cultural nuances of tea ceremonies and history, … Read more Tea Dispatch No. 01 – Best Tea Finds
Genmaicha is a Japanese green tea made from brown rice. In Japan, genmaicha is the name for green tea combined with roasted brown rice. It is also often referred to as “popcorn tea” as well because sometimes a few grains of rice pop as it gets roasting during the process of tea making and it … Read more The Complete Guide to Genmaicha Tea
What is Green Tea? Green tea is one of the most ancient beverages in the world. Green tea, black tea, oolong, white and pu’er, all are cultivated from the same plant, called the Camellia Sinensis. The unique taste of each tea comes from the regions where they grow and the way they are processed. This … Read more A Complete Guide to Loose Leaf Green Tea
In today’s fast paced environment and with ever evolving technologies and products, some may fear that traditions risk being cast aside in favor of the new and up-and coming. Fortunately, this is not the case in the world of tea — with more independent tea shops and vendors creating new and inventive ways to market … Read more Loose Leaf Tea Essentials – A “Getting Started” Guide
Tea has been a popular drink for centuries. And, as noted from the many articles here on TeaMinded, there are variety long-standing traditions surrounding the brewing and drinking of loose leaf tea. Various cultures have different customs and tools deemed most proper for preparing and drinking tea. And, while often overlooked (and not traditionally considered), … Read more How To Brew Tea Using a Traditional French Press
Darjeeling tea is often quoted as the “queen of teas” and for good reason. It is grown on the high hills of the Himalayas and when prepared the tea takes a shimmery gold color with a delicate taste. Darjeeling tea is often marked as “black tea” but the actual color of the tea is far … Read more Complete Guide to Darjeeling Tea
We’ve prepared the following guide to answer the question: What is Matcha tea? This includes a look at the origins (and rich history) of the beverage, as well as detailed information about the different types and qualities, accessories, rituals and what to consider when buying matcha. We hope you find this guide useful, and please … Read more What is Matcha Tea? A Complete Guide to All Things Matcha
The tea community is growing, and with vast variety of teas now accessible more than ever, it has generated the need and desire to have them presented to us in different ways. This couldn’t be more apparent than with the rise in Tea subscriptions. A service curated to bring and introduce you to new and … Read more Best Tea Subscriptions
Introducing the Rishi Tea Simple Brew Loose Leaf Teapot This Rishi Teapot is created for ultimate convenience. You can watch your tea unfurl and steep in this high quality glass vessel. The unique design of this teapot is made with ease-of-use in mind. All you need to do is add your loose-leaf tea and hot water, before you … Read more Best Easy to Use Teapot for Loose Leaf Tea