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12 Teas of Christmas
Looking for the perfect winter tea or a good tea gift to give to someone this holiday season? We suggest the 12 Teas of Christmas. Not to be confused with the song about birds, our curated gift basket features twelve 1 oz. packs of our finest winter teas. Did we mention that our 12 Days… Continue reading
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5 Teas to Get You in the Fall Spirit
Summer has come and gone with memories of summer vacation still fresh in your mind. What’s next? You ask yourself as you peek out the window. The green trees sway in the wind with a lone yellow leaf and you immediately know. It’s almost Autumn. People are excitedly bringing out their Fall decor, with pumpkins,… Continue reading
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Flavor of Life
After a long and quite interesting summer (looking at you Brood X cicadas), the fall season is finally upon us as the wind gets chillier and the leaves begin to drift quietly to the ground. Chillier weather allows for the perfect tea drinking weather. The English Tea Store has a whole new slew of autumn… Continue reading
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Tea Brewing Temperatures & Times! 🍵
On some packages of tea, you may have seen some instructions on how to brew your tea. Now you’re probably thinking, “Why do I need instructions on how to brew tea? It’s just water and leaves!” It’s more than just placing a tea bag into a cup and pouring hot water over it! It takes… Continue reading
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Tea Facts You Won’t Believe: Rooibos Tea
Red tea, or rooibos tea , as it is traditionally called, is an herbal infusion originating from the Cederberg region of South Africa. Rooibos is known for a wide range of potential health benefits—from supporting relaxation and easing insomnia to promoting overall wellness. This naturally caffeine-free tea contains beneficial nutrients and antioxidants, which may explain… Continue reading
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Zesty & Aromatic Spice Teas
The days of iced tea are numbered as the weather begins to turn cool and crisp. The time for hot tea returns as the leaves begin to fall off of trees and crunch under your feet. Strawberries and peaches make way for fruits like apples and pears. To complement these tasty gems of nature, spices… Continue reading
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Tea of the Month – March 2015 (Part 1)
I am wondering why we chose Bourbon Street Vanilla Rooibos for one of our March Teas of the Month. For St. Patrick’s Day I am thinking Scotch (by association), Irish Whisky, green beer. But Bourbon? Ok. Let’s think this through another way – Bourbon Street, Mardi Gras. But that was in February this year. So… Continue reading
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Groundhog Day
You might have taken a look at your calendar and have seen the words “Groundhog Day” gracing the February 2nd spot. Groundhog day is an important day for many, especially the people who are dealing with cold weather. California doesn’t have too many groundhogs that I know of (plenty of gophers in my area), so… Continue reading
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Honeybush vs. Redbush Tea
I like both Redbush (Rooibos) and Honeybush teas, though both are actually the leaves of flowering legumes, and not really tea at all. Neither has caffeine, both are low in tannin, and both come from Africa. Both are rich sources of antioxidants. Both have naturally sweet undertones. Close cousins, both these herbs require a longer-than-Ceylon… Continue reading
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Top 5 Herbal Infusions (aka “Herbal Teas”)
There is a great deal of interest these days in caffeine-free beverages and herbal infusions that offer something a little different from traditional tea. While many herbals are often promoted with ambitious wellness claims, one fact is beyond dispute: some of them taste very good. Whether you’re looking to reduce your caffeine intake, expand your… Continue reading
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