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Blending: Venture into CreativiTEA

Blending: Venture into CreativiTEA

Spring has sprung, and our Upton Tea Quarterly Spring 2026 article, The Art and Craft of Blending Tea, takes you on a journey into the world of tea...

The Art of Tea and Christmas Indulgence

The Art of Tea and Christmas Indulgence

There is something whimsically romantic about how tea threads itself through winter, as though it was created for snow-bright mornings and evenings...

Tea: A Pantry Essential Beyond the Cup

Tea: A Pantry Essential Beyond the Cup

Tea has long been treasured not only as a restorative drink but also as a fixture in daily life across cultures. For centuries, it has accompanied ...

A Fragrant Fusion of Flavor and Tradition

A Fragrant Fusion of Flavor and Tradition

One of the earliest and most enduring associations between tea and baked goods arose in Britain with the creation of “afternoon tea” in the 1840s. ...

Second Flush Darjeeling: A Season of Sparklers

Second Flush Darjeeling: A Season of Sparklers

The second flush harvest occurs annually from late May through June, after a brief period of dormancy known as bhanji, when the tea plants pause ne...

The Top Sizzling Summer Sips

The Top Sizzling Summer Sips

As summer settles in, many customers turn to our website seeking recommendations. What is the best tea for summer? What is the most refreshing tea?...

Cool Celebrations with Iced Tea!

Cool Celebrations with Iced Tea!

Some of the best inventions rise from obscurity through necessity. Iced tea has its roots in the early 19th century, but it gained widespread popul...

Keep Calm and Brew On: Mother’s Day Tea Gift Ideas

Keep Calm and Brew On: Mother’s Day Tea Gift Ideas

Hosting a Mother’s Day tea party is a lovely way to express your gratitude and enjoy meaningful time together. After all, it’s the perfect excuse t...

Sip the Sunshine: Introducing Our New Citrus Grove Collection

Sip the Sunshine: Introducing Our New Citrus Grove Collection

Our first new citrus tea is a caffeine-free Strawberry-Citrus Fruit Mélange. The fresh strawberry flavor is highlighted by tart citrus. We think th...

A Shower of Spring Gift Ideas

A Shower of Spring Gift Ideas

There is quite an ancient tradition of giving gifts during spring festivals, celebrating new life and reawakening. Easter gift-giving, as we know i...

Steeps For Your Springtime Sweets

Steeps For Your Springtime Sweets

Elevating your tea experience is all about the perfect balance of complementary and contrasting flavors. Beyond simply adding a sweetener to your c...

Come in – Come in and know Tea Better, Friends!

Come in – Come in and know Tea Better, Friends!

The brilliance of a tea party is the sophisticated simplicity that goes into it, which leaves more time for hosting and fun and less time fretting ...