by admin | Nov 27, 2022 | Education
Caffeine is a naturally occurring substance that is found in the seeds, fruits and leaves of over 100 different species worldwide. The most commonly known sources of caffeine are coffee and cocoa beans, cola nuts and tea leaves. Caffeine is odorless and has a slightly...
by admin | Nov 27, 2022 | Education
Tasting tea is not unlike tasting wine. There are many nuances in appearance, aroma and flavor to be considered when one is trying to discern quality in a particular varietal. The key to an objective tasting is not to harbor preconceived notions about what you expect...
by admin | Nov 27, 2022 | Education
Steeping tea is more of an art than it is an exact science. The steeping process itself is the coming together of leaf and water for a particular time period, with the quantity of leaf and quality and temperature of the water being especially important to extracting...
by admin | Nov 27, 2022 | Education
All true tea comes from just one plant – the Chinese Camellia or Camellia sinensis. It is reputed that the first tea plants were found in what is now the Yunnan Province of China nearly 5000 years ago. Most of the tea grown in the world today can be traced back to...
by admin | Nov 27, 2022 | Education
The earliest history of man consuming tea as a beverage can be traced back at least 4700 years. Exactly how long ago its healthful properties were first discovered cannot be ascertained, but its beginnings are typically attributed to the mythical Chinese emperor Shên...