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  • How to Taste Tea

    Why do you drink tea? Ask a random group of people and you’re likely to hear a wide range of answers. In countries such as the United Kingdom, tea drinking is often rooted in tradition and cultural habit. For others, it may be about the caffeine boost, while some are drawn to tea for its… Continue reading

  • Comparing Tea Bags

    I recently attended an event where, for the first time, I learned about comparing tea bags. I’d done loose leaf tastings before, but, of course, there were some obvious differences. We did comparisons across several brands of similar price and market (grocery store shelf teas).  It is important to compare apples to apples for a… Continue reading