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Health

Moringa: The Miracle Tea

April 5, 2018April 6, 2018 Tea Sommelier

What is Moringa? Native to Africa and South Asia, Moringa is an edible plant used as both food and medicine. Thought of as a miracle plant, its nutrient-dense leaves have one of […]

New to Tea

Everything You Need to Know about Rooibos Red Tea

February 26, 2018 Tea Sommelier

Native to the western cape of the South African, Rooibos (pronounced roy-boss) has long been the national drink. Rooibos does not contain caffeine, is high in antioxidants, and has a […]

Kenyan Tea production
Tradition

A Few Surprising Facts About African Teas

February 22, 2018February 22, 2018 Tea Sommelier

Did you know that Kenya is the third largest tea producer behind China and India? Have you heard of the South African tea (herbal) that can treat stomach cramps, headaches, […]

Health

What are the health benefits of black tea?

October 8, 2017March 7, 2018 Tea Sommelier

For the first time, UCLA researchers have shown that black tea alters energy metabolism in the liver and promotes weight loss by changing gut metabolites. Published in the European Journal […]

Ataya Senegalese Tea
Tradition

What is Ataya Tea?

July 30, 2016March 7, 2018 Tea Sommelier

Ataya (sometimes spelled Attaya or Ataaya) is a staple of Senegalese tea culture. This bittersweet brew of Gunpowder green tea, sugar, and mint isn’t an ordinary tea. Ataya is a […]

Mao Jian
Tradition

What is Mao Jian Tea?

July 12, 2016 Tea Sommelier

An Overview of Mao Jian Tea Mao Jian, more commonly known as Xinyang Mao Jian, is a type of premium green tea produced in the mountains of Xinyang County in […]

Tibetan Butter Tea
New to Tea

What is Tibetan Butter Tea?

June 28, 2016 Tea Sommelier

Overview of Tibetan Butter Tea Tibetan Butter tea, also known as Po cha, is made from tea leaves, yak butter, water, and salt. Butter Tea is most widely consumed by […]

Tea Reviews

Interview with Nicholas Lozito of Misty Peak Teas

May 10, 2016May 10, 2016 Tea Sommelier

  Misty Peak offers the world’s oldest tea, Pu’er tea, hand-picked from ancient tea trees and processed by one family in Yunnan China. Their tea can be found in 410 […]

Tea for Breastfeeding Mothers
Health

How Herbal Tea Can Increase Milk for Breastfeeding Mothers

April 22, 2016 Tea Sommelier

Lately there has been a lot of news about the benefits of breastfeeding for the mom and the baby. Although there can be several factors contributing to breastfeeding problems, drinking […]

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