16 Sep

The do’s and don’ts of making tea

19 September 2024
Posted by Melissa Hapers
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Making tea is an art. There’s quite a bit involved in brewing the perfect cup of tea. BUT once you get the hang of it, it’s really not that hard. We’re happy to help...

08 Sep

General tea knowledge

What is the difference between theine and caffeine?

10 September 2024
Posted by Steffi Vertriest
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We are all familiar with the fact that tea contains theine and coffee contains caffeine. However, what many people don’t know is that theine and caffeine are actually the exact same substance. The different...

09 Jul

General tea knowledge, Tea types

Aged oolong or matured oolong: our guide

9 September 2024
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When it comes to aged tea, most people think of Pu-Erh or aged white tea. But did you know that aged oolong also exists? Aged oolong has a unique, complex flavor with more depth...

12 Jun

General tea knowledge, Health

Tea for weight loss: which tea helps you slim down?

13 September 2024
Posted by Steffi Vertriest
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I often get this question: Can drinking tea help you lose weight? The short answer is yes, but as a tea sommelier and health expert, I prefer to provide a more nuanced answer. This...

02 Sep

General tea knowledge, Tea types

Organic Tea: What Should You Know?

6 November 2023
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"Is your tea organic?" is a question we're regularly asked. Organic products are becoming more and more popular, but what exactly does 'organic' mean? In this blog, you'll discover everything about 'organic,' organic certification,...

07 Jul

General tea knowledge, Tea types

Making your own tea blend? Here are our tips!

7 November 2023
Posted by Melissa Hapers
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A blend is a mix of tea leaves combined with herbs, flowers, spices, and/or fruits. We have a lot of blends in our range, but the possibilities with blends are endless. A fun (summer)...

03 Mar

General tea knowledge, Other

Historical tea figures: people who shaped the history of tea

10 November 2023
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The history of tea is marked by several significant figures who have had a profound impact on the evolution of tea culture as we know it today. Below is an overview of four tea...

28 Jan

General tea knowledge

Tea from Thailand presented

13 November 2023
Posted by Melissa Hapers
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We recently added two new teas from Thailand to our selection, our Sticky Rice Oolong and Jinxuan oolong. To highlight these Thai teas, we'd like to delve deeper into Thailand as a tea country....

30 Dec

General tea knowledge

Camellia Sinensis: the only true tea plant

16 November 2023
Posted by Melissa Hapers
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All real tea (green, yellow, white, black, oolong, and post-fermented tea) comes from the same tea plant, the Camellia Sinensis. Each type of tea is made from the leaves of this tea plant, but...

17 Nov

General tea knowledge

Tea quiz: test your knowledge about tea

21 November 2023
Posted by Melissa Hapers
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Do you think you already know a lot about tea? Or have you just discovered the wonderful world of tea? Test your knowledge with these 12 questions about tea and find out how well...

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