Tea Education
There is good reason why we blend stinging nettle into our herbal tisanes. It is a powerhouse herb with a myriad of health benefits :: From treating arthritis and lower back pain to helping keep body temperatures warm, stinging nettle...
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YERBA MATE (Ilex paraguariensis), a plant native to subtropical Paraguay, is related to the holly family. Originally harvested by the indigenous Guaraní people of the region, the arrival of European Settlers spread the consumption of this plant across the continent....
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Brewing using the “Gong Fu Cha" technique requires a small teapot of some kind, most often a Gaiwan (guy-wan) or Yixing (ee-shing) teapot.Gaiwan literally translated means “lidded cup” or “lidded bowl” and is typically a ceramic or porcelain cup with a saucer and a lid. Yixing teapot...
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Proportions We suggest starting with 2 grams of tea per cup of water. If you do not have a scale to measure out the weight of your tea, for a typical black tea, 2 grams roughly equals 1 teaspoon. One...
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The Shelf Life of TeaThe shelf life will vary depending upon the type of tea, quality of the leaf, and the storage environment. From farm, to shop, to pantry.Black Tea: 1-3 yearsGreen Tea: 1-2 yearsMatcha Tea: 1 yearYellow Tea: 1-2 yearsOolong Tea: 1-10 yearsWhite Tea: 1-10+...
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