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May 20, 2013

  • On the Origins of Earl Grey Tea

    If memory serves, there is only one major tea named after a person—and that would be Earl Grey tea flavored with bergamot citrus oil. This well-known variety is typically made by infusing black tea with the aromatic oil extracted from the peel of the bergamot orange. The result is a distinctly fragrant tea that is… Continue reading

  • Full-Leaf Tea v. Loose-Leaf Tea

    Many tea drinkers are familiar with the terms loose-leaf tea and whole-leaf tea, but the distinction between the two can sometimes be confusing. This confusion often comes from the fact that tea can be both loose-leaf and whole-leaf—but not always. The terms are frequently used interchangeably, even though they describe different characteristics. What Is Loose-Leaf… Continue reading