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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.

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!

If tea is an acknowledged antioxidant powerhouse, then purple tea is the powerhouse of powerhouses. The purple tea varietal is a special cultivar of Camellia sinensis var. assamica, the tea bush variety with larger leaves, native to Assam, India.

Oolong is the most varied type of tea. From traditional origins in China and Taiwan to newer lands such as New Zealand and Colombia, Upton Tea Imports offers over 25 different Oolong teas. This tea processing style was developed during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) on Feng Huang Shan, also known as Phoenix Mountain. During this time, Oolong tea was made into cakes and gifted to the emperor as a “tribute tea.”

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.

Steep a cup of tea to sip alongside some classic records for a delightful sonic experience.

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.