[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Background of Lapsang Souchong Tea Lapsang Souchong is a smoked black tea which originates from the Wuyi Mountains in Fujian Province, China. It is believed that Lapsang Souchong was the first black tea produced in China. It was first produced in Tongmu Village using the Camellia Sinensis Bohea tea bush variety at the…
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Background of Assam Tea Assam comes from the Camellia Sinensis var. Assamica tea plant and is produced in the region of Assam, India. The tea plantations of Assam were introduced by the British during the colonial period. Assam is cultivated at or near sea level as it lies along the Brahmaputra river which…
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A Cup of White Tea. Photo: Rouge Framboise What is White Tea? A Comprehensive Tea Profile Introduction All true tea comes from the camellia sinensis plant; most notably, Black, Green & White tea. White tea is named after the delicate silver white hairs which can be found on the young, unopened buds of the camellia…
A cup of Masala Chai. Source: Organic Authority What is Masala Chai? A Comprehensive Tea Profile Chai is a popular Indian beverage and it is estimated that over 900,000 tons of Chai are consumed in the country every year. Specifically, the term “Chai” is Hindi for “tea” which originates from the Chinese word, “cha”….
Loose Leaf Green Tea. Source: Getty Images What is Green Tea? A Comprehensive Tea Profile Green tea has been cultivated for centuries in a number of different countries. But even with a history that spans thousands of years, the question still looms, what is Green tea? In order to answer this, we trace back the…
A Cup of Rooibos Tea. Source: Nutrition Watchdog What is Rooibos Tea? A Comprehensive Tea Profile Introduction Rooibos tea comes from the shrub Aspalathus Linearis and has been gaining popularity through its widely known benefits to be a delicious and healthy beverage. But how exactly did this beverage come about? To understand this, we…
History of Tea. Photo credit: Fine Dining Lovers The History of Tea: A Brief Summary Birth of Tea The beginning of the history of tea can be traced back to China. This is because tea was discovered in Chin, situated in the mountains of Sichuan and Yunnan. Ultimately Yunnan Province is recognized as…
Loose Tea vs. Tea Bags Introduction Tea bags are known for being quick, simple and convenient; but loose leaf tea is 100% natural, unprocessed and contains a plethora of health properties and antioxidants. Therefore, we are going to look at the true differences between loose leaf tea and tea bags and determine whether there are…
If you are eager to know all about loose leaf tea, this is the ultimate blog for you. Firstly, we provide a general overview of loose leaf tea and it’s almighty place within society. We discuss the process of how loose tea is manufactured and the accompanying six stages: from plucking to the drying of tea. From here, we…
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