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How to Successfully Brew a Beautiful Cup of Tea
The truth is, there are many ways to brew a cup of tea! Depending on the type of tea, or the equipment you have, many factors can differ.
Green Tea
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Sweet and Umami Gyokuro from Brooklyn Tea
The dry leaves of this Gyokuro revealed a syrupy sweet aroma of stone fruit, which transformed when steeped to toasted cereal and popcorn.
Black Tea
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Complex Qi Men Hong Cha (Keemun) from Tea Drunk
A complex journey of flavors, from syrupy passion fruit cake to bold cocoa beans, this Qi Men Hong Cha does not disappoint.
Oolong Tea
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A Beautiful Bouquet: Black Jade Wulong from Volition Tea
A bouquet of jasmine and gardenia flowers float from this lightly astringent wulong.
White Tea
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Yunnan Silver Needle White Tea from T Shop
This Yunnan Silver Needle white tea from T Shop in New York kept unfolding with bright fruit notes. It was a wonderfully light journey!
Pu-erh Tea
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2015 Green Mountain Blend from Tea Drunk
The 2015 Green Mountain Blend from Tea Drunk might not be my cup of tea, but I absolutely appreciate it and respect it
The Colonization of Tea: Today’s Urgent Need for Change
I spoke with two amazing tea company owners who gave their insights and shared their experiences as women of Color in the tea industry.
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The Colonization of Tea: The Truth About Its Tremendous Cost
The history of tea is one of great beauty and cultural significance. It is also a history of colonization, trickery, slavery, and white supremacy.
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World Water Day: There Is No Tea Without Water
World Water Day is an initiative to raise awareness around the millions of people who live without access to safe and affordable water.
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