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The Allure of Keemun Tea
Keemun tea comes from Qi Men county of An Hui province, “Keemun” being an old western spelling of “Qi Men.” It is one of the oldest black teas orig...
The Japanese Tea Ceremony
The Japanese tea ceremony, otherwise known as Chanoyu, is the artistic ritual preparation of Matcha green tea, a time-honored tradition originally ...
Somerset Estate, Sri Lanka
One of our favorite estates we have visited is the Somerset Estate, located in the Nuwara Eliya district of Sri Lanka (formerly known as Ceylon.) T...
Tea Processing
Did you know that all tea comes from the same plant, Camellia sinensis? The way the leaf is processed is the main factor in determining what type o...
How Matcha Tea is Produced
Matcha is selectively hand plucked by skilled workers who instinctively know which leaves will produce the best tea. After the tea is plucked, it i...
Bulang Mountain Pu-Erh: How Tea Cakes Are Made
Our Bulang Mountain Pu-Erh tea cakes are a unique offering reminiscent of the beginnings of Pu-Erh tea itself. According to legend, Pu-Erh tea was ...