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Matcha tea comes from the Camellia sinensis plant, which is the same plant green, white, Oolong and black tea.

We have been sourcing premium teas and herbs for our Valued Customers for 32 years since our founding in 1989.

WhatCha talking about? Tea, of course! Have you ever noticed that some cultures don’t refer to tea as tea but call it cha or chai? Why is that and how did we start calling it tea?

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, however, once you open the packet, we recommend that you drink your tea sooner rather than later.

The lush tea fields of China’s An Hui province flourish, surrounded by craggy mountains that seem to stretch skyward into the clouds. When the wind blows, the damp mountain air carries the aroma of sweet spring rain and vegetation...

Dragons. Explosives. Eyebrows. What do these seemingly unconnected and wildly off-topic concepts have to do with your cup of tea? The answer may surprise you. Every time you order your favorite Chinese green teas, you might be mentioning them by name.

You may have heard of cold brew, but have you ever heard of a tea being steeped over ice? No hot water is required to make a refreshing ice-cold cup of Japanese green tea with the Kōridashi method.

Did you know that tea-producing countries in Africa, such as Kenya and Rwanda, grow almost a third of the world's tea supply? Because most of the world’s tea is grown in Asia, Africa is often overlooked in conversations about tea production.

Recently, our tea buyer Tanya and I had the privilege to visit Kagoshima to see where the tea is grown. Japan’s Kagoshima prefecture is located on the Osumi peninsula, in the south of the island Kyushu.

Earl Grey is one of the most iconic tea blends in the world, but who was Earl Grey?

From the very beginning, Upton Tea Imports has been proud to offer quality tea education in our Upton Tea Quarterly catalog to accompany our premium tea selection.

From the very beginning, Upton Tea Imports has been proud to offer quality tea education in our Upton Tea Quarterly catalog to accompany our premium tea selection.

As the weather grows colder and the days grow shorter, Autumn is the perfect time of year to enjoy the warmth and comfort of tea.

Over the centuries the teapot, which is the dearest companion of any serious tea drinker, has been forged from a variety of different materials including stone, metal, ceramics (both porous and glazed) and, perhaps most famously, porcelain.

This popular Hong Kong street beverage traditionally features a strong, broken-leaf Ceylon black tea that produces a thick mouth feel and a brisk orange color. Enjoyed hot or over ice, this decadent and highly caffeinated cup is a delightful weekend treat for tea lovers with a sweet tooth.

A Unique German Tea Tradition: The Ostfriesentee Ceremony

From the very beginning, Upton Tea Imports has been proud to offer quality tea education in our Upton Tea Quarterly catalog to accompany our premium tea selection.

What is it about Moroccan Mint tea that makes it the perfect beverage for a hot day? Beloved for its cooling properties with refreshing Gunpowder green tea and crisp peppermint, some say that if you drink it hot on a summer day, it will still cool you down.

The Japanese tea ceremony, otherwise known as Chanoyu, is the artistic ritual preparation of Matcha green tea, a time-honored tradition originally created by Zen Buddhist monks centuries ago.

As summer draws to a close, the crisp autumn air begins to make its presence known. As daylight hours lessen, we prepare for the onset of a new season. Despite the impending chill, it is essential to savor life's simple joys.

How would you like to meet a real-life tea master?

The next time you reach for your morning cuppa, consider giving Yerba Maté a turn in your weekly rotation of breakfast beverages. Known to be coffee’s herbal substitute, Yerba Maté has it all, including an ancient history, traditions, and wonderful benefits.

In this exciting installment, trace the development of the influential Dutch East India Company which reigned over Asian-European trade for over a century to its eventual decline. Why did the key trade holdings gained by the Dutch Republic overseas collapse?

At the beginning of this week’s installment, we find France and England, ancient rivals with a feud fueled by trade tensions, at war once more at the end of seventeenth century. Trade’s dramatic effect on England’s power meant that they could raise money without increasing taxation, positively influenced by the prosperity of trade.