Teas, just like most food products, can go bad. So maybe it is time to ask "how long have my teas been sitting exposed to the air?" Green and white teas are notorious for going bad within 6 months of opening, quicker if exposed to sunlight. Black teas are fairly rugged and can last a …
Month: April 2009
The History of Tea Drinking: An English Tradition
Growing up in England, the ceremonious making and imbibing of pots of tea was practiced not only because it was the traditional beverage and drunk at every given opportunity, but it was also offered to guests by the host as common courtesy on entering the home. As well as being an established part of social …
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Rooibos Benefits
While nothing compares to a delicious pot of true tea, rooibos holds a special place in my heart. Rooibos (aka redbush or rooibush), is a plant indigenous to South Africa. During World War II, when tea was in short supply, people in the United Kingdom began to drink rooibos instead. (More recently, rooibos has gained …
Is English Cadbury Different Than American?
I know it is a bit unusual to post something unrelated to tea, but I feel it’s my duty to provide some info that many people might not be aware of—English Cadbury chocolate and American Cadbury chocolate are not the same! The English Tea Store website has a great article about Cadbury’s history. Toward the …
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You Say Sri Lanka, Tea Drinkers Say Ceylon
A small island nation, Sri Lanka is located off the southeastern coast of India. A former British colony, Sri Lanka was called Ceylon before it became a republic and took on a new name in 1972. For almost one hundred years before that Sri Lanka produced the commodity it's best known for today - a …
The Spirit of Tea Book Review
The Spirit of Tea by Frank Hadley Murphy Sherman Asher Publishing Reviewed by William I. Lengeman III Along with the rise in popularity of tea in the last decade or so has come an increase in the number of books written about tea. Many have focused on telling the story of tea in broad terms, …
The Importance of Decanting Tea
Newsflash: The best tea-timer in the world can’t prevent over-steeping so long as tea leaves remain in contact with the tea liquor. I’ve often seen individuals and tearooms infuse a pot of tea with great care, pour it into cups, and then leave the rest of the tea and tea leaves to continue steeping, growing …
Hiring Bloggers for English Tea Blog
Do you have an interest in everything tea? Do you enjoy writing? You are in luck; we are seeking talented bloggers to write for The Taste of English Tea Blog, a partner site of the English Tea Store. All writers, if selected, will be generously compensated for their time and efforts - and what's better …
Oolong, Oh My!
India has its black teas, Japan has its green teas, and China has them all. But China and Taiwan have Oolong teas which are actually some of the most prized, or at least most well respected in China and the rest of the world. Often when you hear of a Chinese tea ceremony, they are …
My Name Is Earl (Grey)
We’ll never know exactly when humans began drinking tea, but it's likely that not long after, they began flavoring it with herbs, fruits, flowers and spices. Today, flavored teas make up a large section of the tea market and one of the most popular of these is a blend called Earl Grey. Charles Grey was …
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