Tea People You Should Know: James Taylor
James Taylor came to Sri Lanka at the age of 17. He started growing tea in the wake of the coffee rust epidemic and became known as the father of Ceylon tea.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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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