02 Nov
The body of a tea describes how it feels in the mouth, light/thin to heavy/thick.
General Overview
Light body: Green teas and Green Chai tea
Medium body: Darjeeling, Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Flavored Black teas, Formosa Oolong, most Herb and [...]
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31 Oct
When brewing loose leaf teas, the actual number of servings will vary based on brewing preferences, but here are some general guidelines when deciding how much tea or herbals to purchase.
Most loose-leaf teas, and herb & fruit blends
3.5 oz. typically serves 35 – 40 cups.
Formosa Oolong
3.0 [...]
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30 Oct
Tea bags are great for convenience, but be sure you don’t miss out on a loose leaf experience.
Enjoying loose leaf tea allows you to brew your favorite selections in a larger leaf form than is typically available in packaged tea bags.
During brewing, the water is flavored [...]
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27 Oct
Find just the right brewing method to suit your taste by considering these general guidelines.
A three to five minute brewing time is suitable for most teas. Longer brewing times increase the flavor intensity, but may also increase [...]
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26 Oct
With the rapid growth in the popularity of tea, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the choices. In this series of articles about tea, I’ll be providing you with an overview of terminology and brewing basics.
Today, we’ll cover the different tea types: Black, Green, Oolong, Chai, Herb & Fruit, Herbal, and Rooibos (Red Tea).
Tea [...]
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