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5 Things You Should Know About Wuyi Oolongs
Learn ► February 14, 2022

5 Things You Should Know About Wuyi Oolongs

Did you know that Wuyi oolongs hail from a UNESCO World Heritage Site? Here are 5 things that every tea lover should know about yancha.

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What Kind of Tea was Thrown Overboard at the Boston Tea Party?
Learn ► July 12, 2021

What Kind of Tea was Thrown Overboard at the Boston Tea Party?

Colonial Americans enjoyed a range of Chinese teas that we still drink today. Here are some of the teas that were thrown overboard at the Boston Tea Party.

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The Surprising Tea History of America and Japan
Learn ► May 31, 2021

The Surprising Tea History of America and Japan

Did you know that the United States was the largest consumer of Japanese tea exports at one time? Here is the surprising tea history of America and Japan

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How Coffee Rust Gave Us Ceylon Tea
Learn ► January 27, 2020

How Coffee Rust Gave Us Ceylon Tea

Did you know that coffee rust is the reason why we have Ceylon tea? In this post, I'll explore a bit of the history that changed the face of Sri Lanka.

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Tea, By Any Other Name
Learn ► October 31, 2017

Tea, By Any Other Name

Tea is used to describe the same beverage in many languages. In other parts of the world cha and chai are used instead. Have you ever wondered why that is?

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The Real Lapsang Souchong and the Dangers of Mistranslation
Learn ► August 28, 2017

The Real Lapsang Souchong and the Dangers of Mistranslation

Did you know that the real Lapsang Souchong is one of the highest quality Chinese teas? Get the scoop on what the good stuff tastes like.

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Why Do Puerh Cakes Weigh 357 grams?
Learn ► July 3, 2017

Why Do Puerh Cakes Weigh 357 grams?

Traditionally puerh cakes weigh an oddly precise 357 grams. I've often wondered what the reasons are for that and this post sets out to find the answer.

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How Long Have People Been Drinking Tea?
Learn ► May 22, 2017

How Long Have People Been Drinking Tea?

When I got into tea one of the first stories that really grabbed my imagination was that of Shennong. Who doesn’t love the idea of a mythical horned emperor accidentally discovering the beverage that changed...

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A Bowl of Peace – Lessons from the Life of SEN Genshitsu
Learn ► January 23, 2017

A Bowl of Peace – Lessons from the Life of SEN Genshitsu

A bowl of tea is a bowl of peace. We all have something to learn from the life of SEN Genshitsu, the 15th grand master of the Urasenke school of Japanese tea ceremony.

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Who Really Invented the Tea Bag?
Learn ► October 3, 2016

Who Really Invented the Tea Bag?

Who invented tea bags? Almost every book I've read on tea credits Thomas Sullivan but the truth is that two women applied for a patent first!

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My name is Nicole and I love tea…a lot! I have been writing about my love of the leaf since 2008. My work has been featured on World Tea News, The Daily Tea, Tea Journey, and other publications. I am the winner of the 2018 World Tea Award for Best Tea Blog.

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