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“Gongfu Tea” Brewing Method
The term Gongfu brewing actually signifies a great amount of skill and effort that is involved in the brewing of the tea. This traditional Chinese method of brewing tea is a rather complex one, and it requires lots of practice to perfect the art of tea brewing. Why is Gongfu [...]
Earl Grey Tea
Earl Grey tea is one of the most famous English blend of tea. It was named after the second Earl Charles Grey of Britain back in the1830s, when he received a gift of tea that was flavored with bergamot oil. There are many vaireties of Earl Grey tea that is sold in the market today. [...]
Matcha
Matcha is a premium green tea powder that is grown exquisitely and uniquely in Japan. It is the heart of Japanese traditions and ceremonies throughout many generations. Matcha tea leaves are cultivated by traditional methods. Few weeks before Matcha tea leaves are harvested, the tea leaves are first covered to reduce the amount of sunlight absorbed [...]
Yerba Mate
And now something a little different… Either love it or hate it. Yerba Mate is said to possess the strength of coffee, health benefits of tea, and euphoria found in chocolates! Containing stimulants such as caffeine, theophylline and theobromine, Yerba Mate is a powerful stimulant used to increase alertness, while helping with detoxing as well, [...]
15 Reasons Why You Should Start Drinking Green Tea
Drinking green tea should be made a daily ritual and a lifestyle due to its immense benefits that it can provide to our body. Listed below is a list of 15 reasons why you should start drinking green tea: 1. Green Tea Aids In Dieting And Weight Loss. For those who are looking to lower [...]
White Peony Tea
White peony tea comes from the variety of white teas, and is extremely popular in China. It is also known as Bai Mu Tan. Originating from Fujian Province in China, the tea leaves gets its name from its intriguing characteristics, such as its white downy hair, which look like white peony flowers. The tea has [...]
10 Reasons Why Tea Is Better Than Coffee
Ever been in the situation where you are caught in a dilemma between drinking/ordering tea or coffee? In this post, we will share 10 reasons as to why we feel that tea is better than coffee, and perhaps you will be convinced to switch to a cup of delicious tea! 1. Tea is way much [...]
Longjing Tea
Longjing tea, or also known as Dragonwell, is a famous variety of green tea from Hangzhou, China. Known as the national drink of China, it is mostly produced by hand, and is famed for its superior quality. Longjing tea was the favorite tea of many Chinese emperors, and up till today, it is often served [...]
Tie Guan Yin
Also known as “Iron Goddess of Mercy”, this tea is as good as its name implies. Originated from An Xi, Fujian Province in China, Tie Guan Yin is the most famous amongst Chinese Oolong Tea. Let’s digress for a moment, how did this name, ‘Tie Guan Yin’ came about? Well, it started from a poor [...]
Rooibos Tea
An extremely healthy beverage, Rooibos tea, or ‘red bush’ tea, is grown only in the small Cederberg region of South Africa. Uniquely, this plant does not derive from the usual Camillia Sinesis plant (like white, green, black or oolong teas). It is famed for the bright red color which the leaves will take on during [...]
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