As tea lovers, we appreciate the deep knowledge Native Americans developed around the medicinal properties of herbal teas.
On June 19, 1865, slaves in Galveston, Texas finally got word the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed to free slaves in Texas and nine other rebellious states - almost two and a half years earlier in 1862. One thing that is nearly always a part of a Juneteenth celebration is food! And tea cakes are usually on the menu.
India is currently one of the largest tea producers in the world, but it wasn't always exporting in bulk. Thankfully India now has control over its own tea industry.
Japan's recorded tea history started in the 8th century. Over time, two main types of Japanese green teas emerged: matcha and sencha.
2nd Flush Darjeeling teas are highly coveted in the tea world for good reason. Their unique, muscatel flavor is due in part to their Chinese origins. Here's the story of their rise to notoriety.