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Start Here: Tea Education
An educational series for beginners designed to bring clarity to some of the most commonly asked questions about tea. Follow along as we explore the origins and history of the different types of tea as well as several common botanicals.
Origins & Travel
As practitioners of direct trade we take pride in the personal relationships we have built with tea and botanical growers around the world.
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Lemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus Lemongrass, also known as “Fever Grass", has a long history dating back thousands of years. Originating in Southeast Asia, it has been widely used in various cuisines and traditional medicines.
Origin Spotlight: Doi Mae Salong, Thailand
This picturesque region is renowned for its ecotourism, amazing food, rich history and as a diverse ethnic melting pot which draws in visitors from around the world.
Amy Chaplin's Favorite Hibiscus Winter Drinks
It’s the end of a cold winter and sometimes all I want is a bright and sparkling drink to lift my spirits, other times it's a warming, spicy drink in a mug. Prepare this hibiscus drink base recipe and keep it on hand to serve it cold or hot depending on your mood. Either way it suits a winter vibe with its velvety-rich red color and warming spices. Everyone will love it including kids and your sober curious friends.
How To Brew Loose Leaf Tea In A Simple Brew
Regardless of the category of tea you would like to brew, many factors affect the flavor of the tea and overall tasting experience. Variables include brewing vessel, water temperature, steep time, dosage, and even quality of water!
Why Water Temperature is Important When Brewing Tea
When you use the correct water temperature it can open up a whole world of flavor that you never knew existed within tea.
Red Turmeric
Curcuma longaRed turmeric has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine systems, including Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is highly valued for its medicinal properties and is incorporated into various culinary traditions worldwide.
How To Use Botanical Powders
Our botanical powders are created from fully-dissolvable extracts of true fruits and herbs, making them extremely versatile in various applications. Get the most out of these exciting products with this guide to usage ideas and recipes!
What is Tea? – Origins and Categorization of Camellia Sinensis
The modern tea world recognizes six categories of tea: green, yellow, white, oolong, black, and dark (Pu'er). The main attribute by which a tea is put into one ...
Cha Qi & Tea Drunk
Qi in the Chinese language represents the lifeforce energy or the breath of life. Cha Qi is an elusive term with a slightly intangible definition. The literal translation is “tea energy”.
Hon Yama: Shincha from Japan’s ‘Shizuoka Alps’
The Hon Yama tea growing region is located along the streams and valleys of the Abe and Warashina Rivers at the base of Shizuoka’s Southern Alps. It is a renowned terroir for sencha aficionados with natural micro-climates that are exclusive to the remote inner reaches of the Shizuoka Prefecture.
Pu’er Longbrew
A smooth, strong sipper with earthy sweetness, notes of cocoa and aromatic finish.
Japanese Green Tea
Japan is renowned for green teas with a natural and vivid green color, fresh bitter sweetness, and famed umami flavor. This unique character is typically imparted when the tea is steam fired.
Hot Buttered Houjicha Chai
This buttery hot drink will warm you up with its creamy properties and spicy finish.
Mighty Vigorous
A tart and full-bodied zero proof cocktail with vibrant color and a little bit of fizz.
Banoffee Blizzard
This semi-sweet blended drink brings a smooth and cooling twist to the classic milkshake.