What is Matcha?

Matcha is a green tea typically grown in Japan. It is gradually covered to block sunlight, resulting in increased chlorophyll that is responsible for its bright green color. Matcha is then picked, processed, and ground using granite into a fine powder. Matcha is so concentrated it’s said to be the equivalent to 10 cups of green tea.

The Origins of Pu’erh

Today, Pu’erh is a staple and revered tea all over the world, but the creation of this highly sought after tea was a sort of fluke. Pu’erh’s accidental existence emerged during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.).

Rooibos Tea Origins

Rooibos tea’s origin takes place in the Cederberg region of South Africa. The Khoisans, indigenous Bushmen of the region, harvested rooibos leaves from the Aspalathus Linearis plant for many centuries, using them as herbal remedies. In Africa, rooibos would become a popular substitute for tea due to its affordability.

Today on Tea Spotlight I’ll be talking about our White Rose Tea. This is without a doubt my favorite blended tea. There is just something magical about the light floral brew that brightens my day. I drink a least one cup a day. My favorite time to drink this tea is in the evening after the kids are finally in bed.

Today I am talking about one of my favorite teas, Darjeeling. Darjeeling hails from the Darjeeling Region of India. Darjeeling is interesting because instead of using the assamica varietal of the tea plant (that hails from India), Darjeeling tea typically comes from a smaller leaf Chinese varietal. It's essentially a Chinese tea that grows in India with flavors of French grapes and Himalayan mountain air. The ‘champagne’ of teas is celebrated for its wine-like profile.

A series highlighting women who have innovated the tea industry

Today on Tea Tuesday we are highlighting Peach Blossom. Peach blossom is our most popular tea for summer. Peach Blossom was one of my very first tea blends, is my husband’s favorite tea for making sun tea. Peach Blossom iced is all at once calming, cooling, and refreshing. I prefer it hot when I can reminisce about summer on a cold winter day.

I always hear the term: ‘Fake it until you make it’. And I’m thinking ok, sounds easy I guess, but I’m never sure how faking anything will stop making me feel like an imposter. When I was just out of high school, I fell in love with yoga…

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