Just the Leaves
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Tea Storage
Our customers often ask us, “When does my tea expire?” Because tea leaves are a dried product, they do not technically have an expiration date, how...
The Benefits of Honey
With modern-day science, we have learned that honey is made up of a unique combination of sugar, minerals, iron, zinc, antioxidants, and amino acid...
Yerba Maté and You
Yerba Maté has a rich history in indigenous communities. The Guarani and Tupi people of Paraguay have been consuming this drink for centuries and a...
Moroccan Mint Tea
The fabled history of Moroccan Mint tea is full of conflicting yet colorful stories that range from likely historical explanations of the tea’s ori...
A Commentary on Teapots
Over the centuries the teapot, which is the dearest companion of any serious tea drinker, has been forged from a variety of different materials inc...
The Great Teas of China by Roy Fong Review
Allow us to introduce you to Roy Fong, the original purveyor of Pu-Erh tea in the United States and a studied expert of China teas (though he will ...
Who was Earl Grey?
Charles was a British politician who rose through the ranks of Parliament, eventually serving as Prime Minister of Great Britain from November 1830...
Just the Leaves: A Blog
In the articles of our Upton Tea Quarterly catalog, we have guided you on the journeys of our staff members who have experienced the warmth and ela...
The Japanese Tea Ceremony – Step by Step
The Japanese tea ceremony, otherwise known as Chanoyu, is the artistic ritual preparation of Matcha green tea, a time-honored tradition originally ...
Two Leaves and a Bud
Tea harvested earlier in the season is a highly desired flavor profile. To produce this top-quality tea, the leaves selected must be exemplary. The...
The Champagne of Teas – First Flush Darjeeling
or first flush Darjeeling tea, a perfect plucking of two leaves and a bud is typically used. Batches are gathered in limited amounts, due to the sh...
Puer Tea: Ancient Caravans and Urban Chic Book Review
Have you ever wondered, "How was Pu-Erh tea transformed from something ordinary and familiar into something remarkable and exotic in Yunnan? Why ha...