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.
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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?
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.
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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?
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
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
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
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
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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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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