Anji bai cha tea is a modern tea with a storied, but fascinating history. To this day, its full history is still unknown, but that hasn’t stopped it from becoming one of the most valuable teas cultivated in China today. Anji bai cha, pronounced AN-jee bi chah, translates to Anji white tea. Anji refers to […]
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Traditional tea is made by steeping the leaves harvested from the Camellia sinensis, an evergreen shrub native to Asia, in hot water for a precise amount of time. The drink has been popular for centuries and is the second-most consumed beverage worldwide. Unlike authentic caffeinated teas derived from preserved tea leaves, herbal teas are made
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Avocado lovers everywhere rejoice. There’s more to enjoy than just the tasty fruit. Now, an avocado leaf tea is taking the stage and making waves. After nearly a decade of avocados dominating the health food scene, some wellness brands are looking to incorporate more of the popular plant into their routine. Avocado leaf tea has
If you love tea even half as much as I do, you’re probably just like me, always exploring new teas to expand your repertoire. If you’ve never heard of Tieguanyin tea, this is your sign to give it a try. With its unique, complex flavors and creamy taste, it’s no wonder this tea is beloved
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When it comes to tea, most people usually think of black tea or green tea. They are commonly found in most grocery stores around the world, are easy to brew, and easily enjoyed across most cultures. But there is another type of tea that comes from Taiwan called oolong tea. And among oolong teas there
Black tea, which is perhaps one of the best known types of tea, is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Named after the color of the dry leaves, this tea is also referred to as “red tea” in China. What makes this type of tea unique is the oxidation of the tea
Dating back as early as 2737 BC, tea has an intricate history in its place of origin, China. Derived from steeping Camellia sinensis leaves and buds in hot water, tea is categorized based on how it’s processed and prepared after harvest. These categories include green tea, black tea, and oolong tea, among a few others.
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Dan Cong tea is a type of oolong that grows wildly in the mountains of the phoenix mountain in the Guangdong province of Southern China. These teas are semi-oxidized, which make the leaves perfect to steep more than twice in one sitting. They have a floral, sweet, creamy taste with a slight earthiness. The Legend
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Have you been to a tea shop or Starbucks and seen people drinking that vibrant green drink? More often than not, that’s matcha. Matcha is a high-quality green tea that people grind into a powder before whisking together to create a delicious drink. While the origins of matcha have a rich history in Japanese culture,
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Tea drinkers across the globe adore Darjeeling tea for its light, sweet flavor and fruity aroma. If you’ve never tried it for yourself, it’s time to add it to your bucket list. Darjeeling has so much to offer for everyone from new tea drinkers to seasoned connoisseurs. What is Darjeeling? Darjeeling is a world-famous tea
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