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

Did you know that Upton Tea Imports carries 13 varieties of Earl Grey? That’s a lot of bergamot! Customers will often ask us: “what sets your Earl Grey teas apart from one another? Can you really taste the difference between them?” Read on to discover what makes each of these zesty black teas unique and find your new favorite!

Is there a tea blend more iconic than Earl Grey tea? “Tea. Earl Grey. Hot.” Earl Grey is beloved among fans of science fiction as the favorite beverage of Captain Jean-Luc Picard, synonymous with Star Trek: The Next Generation.

It’s a dark and dreary day by the River Thames in downtown London. A fog rolls in with bouts of mist and rain. You seek comfort, and a local shop is serving tea.

Adrift in a dream. Surrounded by a wide-open field of elegant green leaves and stems with neat, fragrant bunches of tiny purple blossoms at the tip. You take a deep breath, and the heady scent imbues your entire being with a feeling of peace and calm.

The creation of “low” or “afternoon” tea is often credited to the Duchess of Bedford, who, according to legend, started this tradition to satisfy her afternoon cravings. It was becoming fashionable around the time of the introduction of gas lighting for the wealthy to stay up late into the night.

Add a cup of tea to your celebration of love this Valentine's Day. May your Valentine’s Day be full of happiness, fine tea, delectable sweets, and spent with those you treasure!

When was the last time you went caroling? Every winter, countless communities throughout the world participate in the tradition of caroling to spread holiday cheer through song. So gather your family, friends or neighbors put the kettle on, and prepare your favorite travel mug. We have the perfect Christmas carol-themed holiday tea recommendations for your night on the town!

Chocolate. We all know it. We all love it. Adults can’t help but indulge in it, and kids demand it. In today’s world, this easily accessible delicacy is enjoyed by all ages in many countries worldwide. As summer packs up and autumn begins to unfold, this time of year beckons a call to all chocolate lovers far and wide.

Hosting a tea party can appear intimidating when first considering the amount of time, work, and etiquette involved. But don't worry, we are here to simplify the process and provide guidance on which teas and food to use, where to find them, and how to serve so that you can focus on enjoying a wonderful time with your guests.

“Decaf” is a term always revered with passion; it's usually either adorned with a grateful love or with a dismissive scorn. While some people desire the stimulating effects of caffeine, some find they need or prefer to avoid caffeine, for various reasons. Some may avoid it for dietary reasons, or as a life choice. It's important to have choices and variety in life. So, what is a tea drinker who loves the taste of tea supposed to do?

In the second part of our series on Boba (Bubble) Tea, we walk you through the steps to make the Boba tea pearls and then prepare the tea for a delicious treat.

On Labor Day weekend, many towns hold parades and festivals, followed by a bounty of backyard celebrations, recognizing the hard work and achievements of Americans. What better way to celebrate than an end-of-summer tea party for family and friends? With the rise in popularity of British shows like Downton Abbey and Bridgerton, the tea party is having a renaissance in modern culture. A tradition that dates back to the 19th century, tea parties are a great way to cater to many individual needs while making space and time for connection.

Not sure what to buy for your loved ones this holiday season? We have a wide selection of gifts for tea drinkers! Follow along with us as we help you build your own tea gift basket with loose-leaf tea and accessories.

The art of tea blending has been around for thousands of years. One of the first mentions of blending fruits and spices with tea leaves was in the 8th century book, The Classic of Tea, by Lu Yu, the famous Chinese Tea Master. From blends of pure leaf to teas with fruit and spices added to herbal tisanes blended for wellness, tea blends come in many forms. There is no standard worldwide formula; each tea company has their own unique blend recipes. Blending allows us to create new and interesting flavors to enhance the base tea or simply to create a specific highly sought-after flavor profile.

Whether enjoyed plain or with a touch of milk, these breakfast blend teas promise a morning tea experience that is both comforting and rich in flavor, making them an essential part of any tea lover's collection. Our vast tea collection boasts 2 dozen unique breakfast blends to wake you up in the morning. In this cupping, we tasted 12 of our favorites.

Sating a sweet tooth with a sweetened cuppa is a time-honored tradition, as old as teatime itself.

Cha-no-yu, the Japanese tea ceremony, is a time-honored and cherished tradition: a ceremony crafted for the optimal enjoyment of the experience of drinking a bowl of tea, arranged with great care and detail to create beauty and harmony in this moment of simplicity. To understand the complexity of Cha-no-yu and its cultural value, let us begin with the history of the tea that inspired the ceremony: a powdered green tea known today as Matcha, prized for its characteristic umami (savory vegetal) flavor.

In October 1851, 16-year-old James Taylor left his native Scotland and stood on the bow of a ship, the Sydney, headed for a new land — the pear-shaped, tropical island of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), located in the Indian Ocean 15 miles off the southeast coast of India. He had just signed a letter of engagement with a Mr. George Pride of Kandy, Ceylon, which committed him to a 3-year contract “to act in the capacity of assistant superintendent” at the Narenghena Estate, a budding coffee plantation. Accompanied by his cousin, Henry Stiven, on the 3-month voyage, the two young kinsmen arrived in Colombo in February 1852.

Royle had a proposition for Fortune. With his previous experience as a plant collector in China, would he be interested in traveling back to China, on behalf of the East India Company, to collect tea seeds and plants for cultivation in the Himalayan mountains of India? His answer changed the world.