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Brewing a Tea RenaissanceModern consumers have an unprecedented abundance of superb tea available to them. Once the true taste and energy of tea is revealed through better brewing, I believe tea will enjoy a renaissance period like wine and coffee. View this recipe |
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Chai with Roots:Inspired by Jane GoodallRishi Tea partners with Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots program and introduces their new Masala Chai. A perfect fit — Fair Trade tea helping support a global, environmental, and humanitarian youth program. View this recipe |
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Fair Weather for Fair Trade: Green Needles TeaGet to know one of the stars of this spring’s tea harvest — Lu Zhen or Green Needles. A brisk green tea that’s virtually unknown outside of China. View this recipe |
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Gyokuro, a Perfect Winter TeaI spend a great deal of my time in the sub-tropical heat of Southeast Asia. When I come back to my frozen homeland (Midwestern USA) at this time of year, I often find myself complaining, “It’s so cold and depressing. When is winter going to end?” When I feel that down and blasé mood creeping up on me, I call upon the uplifting powers of Gyokuro. View this recipe |
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A New Generation of Mulling InfusionOne popular winter tradition in many countries is to make hot mulled beverages to enjoy on cold nights, like Soo-Jung-Gua, a Korean Holiday drink with mulled ginger and cinnamon infused with persimmons. View this recipe |
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The Art of Tea MakingThere are many factors that determine the quality of different types of tea. Soil conditions, climate, and harvesting all play a role in the ultimate taste of your brew. However, it’s the manufacturing process — particularly how tea leaves are fermented — that defines whether a tea becomes green, white, oolong, or black. View this recipe |
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Who is Earl Grey?Earl Grey is consumed across the world but still finds its biggest audience in England. The bergamot used to complete the tea is grown in Italy. View this recipe |
