Sipping a steaming cup of oolong tea is a tea lover’s dream! Oolong tea fits in somewhere between black tea and green tea in the tea spectrum. This gives it a range of liquor colors from bright green to yellow, and even reddish, orange, or amber. The color depends on the processes that are used …
Pu’erh tea is an exotic expensive tea that dates back to the ancient dynasties of China. It was known during the Eastern Han Dynasty, as far back as 25-220CE. Pu’erh is made by master tea makers and is becoming a favorite with tea aficionados in the Western world. Apart from an imposing rich, earthy taste, …
Properly made, tea is delicious. Some people, however, have never had a well-made cup of tea. Despite this, making tea doesn’t have to be difficult. Here, we break down one of the most basic elements of good tea: steeping time. Can you steep tea too long? In general, black, white, green or oolong tea …
When you ask people what type of tea they prefer, most will say either green or black tea. While these are the most common types of tea in the West, they are far from the only types. Another popular type is oolong tea. Sometimes referred to as “between” green and black teas because of its …
There are very few casual coffee drinkers. Most people who like coffee really like coffee, which means they drink at least a cup a day. So, what happens to the used coffee grounds that are left over after we’ve all brewed our morning cup of joe? Well, most people just dispose of them––after all, those …
Whether it’s an early morning pick-me-up or a late night drink to help you relax, tea is a great choice for any occasion. It’s also a very versatile beverage, with teabags or loose leaf tea both options for hot and cold drinks alike. Just about the only downside to tea is that if you spill …
They say you don’t really know someone until you know how they like their coffee. Do they prefer a drip coffee, a filter brew, or an espresso-based drink? Do they take it black, or with milk or coffee creamer? Sweetened or unsweetened? Hot or cold? Studies show that over 64 percent of American adults drink …
It may seem surprising, but there are people out there who think tea tastes like dishwater. These people can’t understand how anyone has reasons for drinking tea, let alone enjoying it. Of course, in most cases, the reason people dislike tea is because they haven’t had it properly prepared. Bitter tea is one common cause …
Ever since the 15th century, when traders from the Ottoman Empire discovered coffee beans along regional trade routes in North Africa, people have found a way to brew it. The Ottomans would roast the beans and grind them using mortars, before boiling them in a cezve pot. This style of Turkish coffee, considered the earliest …
People often ask if tea should be kept in the fridge. This is an interesting question as we can chat about 3 forms of tea – loose tea leaves, brewed tea, and tea bags. In general, most people I know don’t keep tea in the fridge. It is usually found in a cabinet or pantry. …
Herbal tea has become the latest trend in today’s day and age. But while many people have started consuming this tea because of social media, there are actually many benefits to it. Instead of drinking coffee in the morning, people are now shifting to drinking herbal tea because it helps improve your digestive system, is …