Moringa: The Miracle Tea
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 […]
Author: Tea Sommelier
Everything You Need to Know about Rooibos Red Tea
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 […]
A Few Surprising Facts About African Teas
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, […]
What are the health benefits of black tea?
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 […]
What is Ataya Tea?
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 […]
What is Mao Jian Tea?
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 […]
What is Tibetan Butter Tea?
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 […]
Interview with Nicholas Lozito of Misty Peak Teas
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 […]
How Herbal Tea Can Increase Milk for Breastfeeding Mothers
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 […]