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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?

Mother’s Day, celebrated on the second Sunday of May every year, is a day where we come together to collectively celebrate the special people who fill the role of Mom in our lives.

Of all the tea and herbals grown in the lush fields of South Africa, Rooibos is the rising star. More than triple the amount that was produced in the 1990s is produced today, with thousands of tons being exported each year.

A new day dawns over the Nilgiri Hills of south India, the rising sun slowly illuminating the vast swaths of verdant tea fields, terraced into the steep mountainsides in a series of horizontal ridges to minimize erosion and conserve moisture. Towering eucalyptus trees stand sentinel over the fields, helping to improve soil micronutrients. These aromatic trees impart a desirable refreshing undertone to the cup steeped from the premium tea leaves.

By the time the French and Indian war ended in America in 1763, the British Crown had amassed a huge debt. They reasoned that the American colonies should contribute towards payment of that debt as the war was fought on and for their land. A series of taxes were issued on a number of commodities the colonists used in daily life — molasses, wine, fabric, paper for printing, glass, lead, paint and tea. Over time, after boycotts from the colonies and protests from merchants in England over those boycotts, all of the taxes were repealed. Except for the 3-pence per pound tax on tea. On one fateful night in Boston, that tax lit the flame of revolution and started a long, tumultuous journey that ended in the creation of a new, independent nation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A cracked tea bowl mended with veins of gold. A faded, dog-eared paperback. A tea-darkened patina, formed over time in your favorite mug. A river stone worn smooth by years of movement. The fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms in spring. Dry tea leaves that gently unfurl in hot water. They embody the spirit of wabi-sabi.

For many of us, a fresh, new year equals a lot of reprioritizing and redoubling our efforts to put our very best self forward. Wellness and immune support can provide a perfect basecamp as you prepare to summit whatever your plans and goals may require. Revving up your immune system predictably proves to be most challenging during this time of year, which is quite notorious for sniffles and sore throats. When seeking to fortify your defenses, where better to turn than the culmination of thousands of years of tried-and-true traditional healing.

Ayubowan (Aayu-bo-wan), dear reader! In Sri Lanka, this is the customary way to greet and welcome each other. It means “May you live long!” As winter’s cold draws near, I find myself settling in with a hot cup of Ceylon tea to warm my soul. It helps me to remember and hold close treasured memories of my recent trip to Sri Lanka, where the warm air encompassed me with the scent of cinnamon and tea flowers, a magical place where the misty mountain rains took my senses to new heights.