History Archives - Tea for Me Please

Learn ► March 10, 2025

Tea People You Should Know: Catherine of Braganza

When Catherine of Braganza arrived in England in May 1662, she brought a small chest containing a dried leaf that would transform British culture forever: tea.

Learn ► November 18, 2024

Tea People You Should Know: Sen no Rikyu

Sen no Rikyu is the most influential tea master of all time. Here's everything you need to know about his life and contributions to the Japanese tea ceremony.

Learn ► September 11, 2023

Legends of the Leaf: The Origin of Tea

There are many myths and legends connected to the origin of tea. In this post, I'm sharing some of those fascinating stories from around the world.

Learn ► June 12, 2023

What Kind of Tea Do They Drink on Bridgerton?

Netflix's Bridgerton series takes place in the Regency Era and the characters are often sipping tea. That got me thinking. What kind of tea are they drinking?

Learn ► March 6, 2023

How Tea Helped Women Win the Right to Vote

Did you know that tea played a role in women winning the right to vote? Women's History Month is the perfect time to dig into this fascinating bit of history.

Learn ► February 20, 2023

Legends of the Leaf: Margaret’s Hope

The world of tea is full of legends, but the tale of how Margaret's Hope Tea Estate got its name is one that stuck with me. Have you ever heard this story?

Learn ► November 21, 2022

All About the Tea Importation Act of 1897

Did you know that the Tea Importation Act established a government agency for tasting tea? Keep reading to learn about this fascinating bit of US tea history.

Learn ► September 12, 2022

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.

Learn ► August 22, 2022

How Long Have People Been Drinking Tea?

How long have people been drinking tea? In this post, I'll discuss some of the theories behind tea's origin and what archeological researchers have uncovered.