Did you know that tea is one of the most consumed beverages in the world, second only to water? Tea has a recorded history that spans over 5,000 years. Legend has it that tea was discovered in 2737 BC when some tea leaves blew into Chinese Emperor Sh
All tea comes from the plant Camellia sinensis. The variety and difference among teas is created by the length of time leaves are oxidised (the browning of the tea leaves when exposed to oxygen) and how they are processed.The five primary types of te
Herbal teas - also called tisanes (a French word for ''herbal infusion'') - are a major part of the tea world, but did you know they're not technically tea? Only beverages containing Camellia sinensis are considered tea. Herbal infusions that do not
The Process. One of the main reasons why there are thousands of different teas is due to the variables in production. Each tea type uses a combination of various production steps and techniques, and then within each style, there are variations by cou
WHY CONTROL THE VARIABLES DURING TEA INFUSION?. To attain the optimum flavor and tactile balance from the infusion it is critical to control the water temperature, the amount of tea and the steep (duration of infusion). This is because during the inf
Our pyramid infuser bags are made from Soilon. Soilon is made from polylactic acid, which consists of biodegradable corn starch. Filter and string incorporate Soilon while the tags are made from paper which is also biodegradable and fully compostable
Puerh tea is a type of fermented tea originating from the Yunnan province in China. It is characteristically fermented after being dried and rolled. Puerh requires aging to fully mature and turn into a rich brown/black color. Sheng Puerh is raw and c