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Polyphenols: The Magic Behind Spring-Harvested Teas
by Maria Uspenski
Tea is a plant-based beverage, of course. It is harvested from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, one of the few woody evergreen plants to go dorma...
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Immunity: A Traditional European Recipe for Daily Health
by Maria Uspenski
Our company exists to help empower wellness through tea. We develop every product with this mission as our goal.
For 2021, we've reformulated our...
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Ancient Dragonwell Tea Cultivar and Its Unique Terroir with Farmer Mr. Chen
by Maria Uspenski
Dragonwell (Longjing) is the most classic green tea from China, immortalized as a tribute tea by emperors and revered the world over. The original ...
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Smoky Tea: History, Culture, & Food Pairings
by Guest Blogger
People have been smoking food for as long as anyone can remember, and not just for preservation. The origins of different smoked foods range from ...
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New Goddess Collection: Inspiration Behind the Blends
by Maria Uspenski
Herbal Teas for Women's Health & Hormone Balance (And They’re Not Only for Women!)
Women’s lives go through widely varying hormonal phases: fr...
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Origin Stories from Wisdom of the Ancients
by Maria Uspenski
Written by Jordan Overlie and Maria Uspenski
Our sourcing team was most fortunate to visit China last year, and spent a week during that trip in...
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The Legendary Deities Who Inspired Our 8 Immortals Oolong Tea
by Maria Uspenski
Today, I'm exploring the namesake of our 8 Immortals Oolong: The 8 Immortals are a group of mythological heroes, believed to have a special connect...
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The Japanese Secret to Umami Teas
by Maria Uspenski
Japan is one of the two most significant traditional green tea regions in the world, alongside China. The methods by which green teas are grown...
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Adaptogenic Chai: A Functional Tea We Need Right Now
by Maria Uspenski
Unless you’re big into herbal teas and remedies, you may not have heard much about the benefits of Ashwagandha, Rhodiola, Chaga mushrooms, and Ma...
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Why We’re Craving Adaptogens
by Maria Uspenski
Adaptogens are botanical substances that balance, restore and protect the body from stress. [1] Their forte is in their ability to create what’s c...
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Tea's Royal Family
by Maria Uspenski
THE EARL: Earl Grey is the most common tea in the Western world, after English Breakfast. Its distinctive flavor and fragrance come from oil of be...
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The Science Behind Naturally Decaffeinated Tea
by Maria Uspenski
After several years of researching the pros and cons of various products and methods, we’re excited to be launching our first decaf tea Lemon Ginge...
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