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March 6, 2021

Green Tea: The Origin of Tea

March 5, 2021

Oolong Tea: What Is It and What Varieties Available Out There?

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February 19, 2021

3 Legendary Chinese Tea Blends

China is a well-renowned tea producer in the world. With more than 16 tea-producing regions, China practically generates thousands of tea varieties and supplies up to 18% of global tea export. Here are some of the legendary varieties of the Chinese tea collection:
Yin Shen (Yin Zhen or Silver Needle)
Yin Shen tea is produced in the Fujian province. This tea is made from selected fresh tea buds only. Brewing this ancient white tea produces a pale yellow tea with a sweet and smooth texture. This variety produces various infusions which makes it expensive.
Longjing
Longjing is a variety of green tea that is …

by Lora Lord

March 2, 2021

How to Level Up Your Iced Tea

Are your friends coming over during lunchtime? Well, maybe serving them iced tea is a great idea. However, rather than settling for store-bought tea bags, you should look for ways to level up your iced tea. Here is how:
Try New Tea Varieties
Store-bought tea bags are often made with lower quality tea. Therefore, the next time you make a pitcher of iced tea, try using full-leaf tea varieties from different regions. Full-leaf tea varieties will produce rich and robust flavor because they are carefully processed and handled.
Cold Brew Method
Cold brewing is an alternative to using hot water to steep your tea. …

by Lora Lord

March 3, 2021

Understanding Four Essential Black Teas

Black tea comes from oxidized and dried tea leaves. After plucking green tea leaves, they are left to wither for 12 to 24 hours after which they are oxidized for up to 4 hours. Black tea can be served as flavored, blended, or even as single-estate. Here are some of the essential black teas from different parts of the world:
Assam
Assam is produced in northeast India. It is popular as a breakfast tea and can be consumed with milk.
Darjeeling
Darjeeling is another popular black tea that also comes from India. This black tea is famous for its muscatel grape flavor.
Golden Yunnan
Golden Yunnan …

by Lora Lord

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October 15, 2021

The Right Way to Make the Best Herbal Infusion

People take care of themselves in different ways. For some, this means working out when they need a boost. Similarly, some people turn to CBD products for their health. However, others prefer to achieve the same effects by making an herbal infusion.
Loose-leaf tea might seem intimidating at first, but it’s actually not as daunting as it might seem. While the process will take more time than preparing regular oolong, white, black, and green teas, the …

by Lora Lord

September 16, 2021

How to Make Your Tea Terrific

There are more than 159 million Americans who drink tea every day. In 2018, they drank more than 3.8 billion gallons of tea. This is not surprising since tea is the second most popular drink after water. Tea consumption is the combined consumption of sodas, coffee, and alcoholic drinks.
If you enjoy drinking tea, there are ways to make it better even if you are using solar kettles. Continue reading to know some effective tips on how to enjoy your tea more.
Mixing Cinnamon
Aside from making you feel cozy while drinking tea, adding cinnamon …

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by Lora Lord

March 12, 2021

Global Tea Consumption Increased in 2020

The pandemic outbreak has lead to changes in consumers’ behavior, and this is no exception for tea consumption. Declines in food services have caused an increase in global tea consumption by 1.5%, according to EIU.

In Britain, for example, cafes and tea shops experienced a 37.7% drop in their sales while the retail sales for the hot beverage category including tea and hot chocolate experienced a 7.1% increase in 2020.

Consumers were mostly looking for traditional blends with Yorkshire reigning in the top seller position with 14.5% sales growth. This was followed by Twinings and Tetley with 3.4% and 2.2% sales growth.

A recent study in 2020 reported that 4 out of 10 Britons love spending their free time having a cup of tea with their loved ones. In addition, Mintel, a market research firm, discovered that even though traditionally tea time is done in the afternoon, modern customers actually prefer to drink their tea in the morning in their daily routine.

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by Lora Lord

March 11, 2021

India Tea E-Auction Still A Mess

FAITTA, India’s professional tea traders association, asked the nation’s tea board in January 2021 to evaluate the digital auction process thoroughly. FAITTA members believe that even after five years of running, the system is still failing to create a fair bidding experience for the traders.
Viren Shah, a member of FAITTA, claimed that the bidding process can lead to an unnecessary hike in tea prices that can cause a skew in price norms. Shal also said that the knockdown mechanism in the bidding process can also affect traders’ participation in the long run. Consequently, this will be counterproductive to the Tea Board’s …

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by Lora Lord

March 10, 2021

Kenya Prolonged Drought Lead to Tea Production Decrease

The prolonged drought that hit Kenya this year has caused a decrease in yields for tea farmers across the country. According to tea makers in the country, the tea leaf processing facilities only produces half the usual production capacity.
The drought has also lead to a decrease in the number of workers working in the farms and processing facilities. Farmers said that they are only able to employ half of the normal amount of tea pickers for this harvest season.
Experts said that the short tea supply may cause a price increase for Kenyan tea. On the other hand, Indian tea farmers and makers have taken advantage of this drought…

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by Lora Lord

March 8, 2021

Oolong Tea: How to Brew It Properly

Have you tried brewing Oolong tea but the flavor didn’t come out like what you read on the internet or in magazines? Well, maybe you brewed it the wrong way.

First things first, you should never directly steep Oolong tea in water. You need to rinse it first with hot water. It is important to prepare your tea leaves. You also need to prepare the teapot by filling it with hot water and then you rinse the water out of the pot.

Then you can throw your tea leaves into the teapot. Add a tablespoon of tea leaves for every cup of water. Steep your tea for 1 to 3 minutes and then serve it. Besides, a high-grade Oolong tea can be brewed up to seven times.

by Lora Lord

March 7, 2021

How to Make a Tea Blend for Your Wedding Day

Having a special tea blend for your wedding can be a great way to add a memorable personal touch to your big day. Even though there are tea brands out there that provide pre-packaged wedding tea blends, creating your own blend can be a great idea.
Just like blending any other tea blend, you should start with a flavor base. For a wedding tea blend, start with a light tea flavor base such as green tea or white tea.
Once you have created the tea flavor base, the next step is to add other ingredients. You can try adding spices and dried flowers to give your tea a little kick and floral flavor notes in the background. However, the…

by Lora Lord

March 6, 2021

Green Tea: The Origin of Tea

Green tea is the oldest of the tea family. To make green tea, makers will either throw the freshly picked leaves into a wok to be stir-fried or a giant steamer. It is believed to have a high amount of antioxidants and mainly comes from China, Taiwan, and Japan. Below are some green tea varieties:
Gunpowder
This tea is very popular among tea lovers in America and Africa. It is presented as small hand-rolled green tea balls.
Sencha
This tea originally comes from Japan. But, as the global demand increases, Chinese tea makers are also producing it now. When steeped, it produces grassy golden-yellow liquor.
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by Lora Lord

February 19, 2021

3 Legendary Chinese Tea Blends

Yin Shen (Yin Zhen or Silver Needle)

Yin Shen tea is produced in the Fujian province. This tea is made from selected fresh tea buds only. Brewing this ancient white tea produces a pale yellow tea with a sweet and smooth texture. This variety produces various infusions which makes it expensive.

Longjing

Longjing is a variety of green tea that is popularly known as “Dragon Well”. It comes from the Zhejiang part of China. If you want top-notch Longjing tea, you should go for the one that is made with young and withered shoots.

Keemun

Keemun is one of the most popular Chinese tea varieties that are used in English breakfast blends. This is probably because it blends very well with milk. Keemun has a broad range of grade quality and it has a deep black appearance. The medium body quality of Keemun tea makes it a very popular choice as the flavor base of many well-known tea blends.

by Lora Lord