I have a confession that may surprise you.... I'm a seasonal tea drinker. Yes, you read that correctly. A seasonal tea drinker. But perhaps not in the way you may think. I drink hot tea year-round. Starting each and every day with a cup of Ypsi.Land .Tea . This strong, yet smooth, blend of black teas is gentle enough to drink before breakfast and strong enough to put a pep in my step!   It's my second, third, and yes even fourth or fifth cups where my preferences turn "season

How to make THE BEST simple syrup in 3 easy steps! INGREDIENTS 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup water How to make simple syrup Combine...

Just like hot tea, Iced Tea can be prepared using different brewing methods. The right brewing method for you comes down to personal preference. Much like what teas you enjoy

This month's message carries a more somber tone than I usually like to impart in my communications. In early April the Trump...

Rooibos is the Afrikaans name for the plant, which in English translates to "red bush." Rooibos tea is also known as bush tea, red tea, redbush tea, or rooibosch. The most common way to pronounce Rooibos is "ROY-bows” or "ROY-boss." In South Africa the pronunciation varies slightly by region and dialect.

Greetings, Tea friends. In this world where connections can be few and far between, we should embrace them when they happen, and dare I...

If you love tea, it's likely you enjoy trying all the teas. And who among us could blame you?! Trying all the various tea types and...

I recently listened to an audiobook titled "The Tea Ladies" by Amanda Hampson. This mystery novel takes place in Sydney, Australia in the...

Did you know tea leaves can be re-steeped? Yes! Many loose leaf teas can be re-steeped. Or in layman's terms re-used. Making a second, or...

The tea industry is in agreement that the ideal ratio for western style tea brewing is 3 grams of loose leaf tea per every 8 ounces of water.

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he key to cold brewing is the slow extraction of flavors, over an extended period of time in the refrigerator. This gentle steeping process results in a smoother brew with more flavor dimension, fewer tannins, and less caffeine than a traditional hot brew.

Brewing the perfect cup of tea is simple and easy. It comes down to these 3 things Portioning Water Steep Time This guide appears of the...

I'd like to take a deeper look into CTC. No, not Child Tax Credit or Cost-To-Company. I'm talking about Crush, Tear, Curl tea. CTC teas...

We're into hot water... not boiling.... Hot water is a necessi-tea when it comes to steeping tea. All puns aside, water temperature in...

The variety of brewing methods can be overwhelming for new and veteran tea drinkers alike. Personally, I like to change my brewing method...

Making a cup of tea takes 2 ingredients - tea leaves and water. In a recipe as simple as this what could possibly go wrong?! Ask anyone...

Chris Simpson for The New York Times. Food stylist: Maggie Ruggiero. Prop stylist: Sophia Pappas. I recently made a lovely tea cake, and...

Welcome to June! Warm weather, the opening of swimming pools, the official first day of Summer, and National Iced Tea month! I ce tea...

Spring is in full swing! Days are longer, flowers are budding, and everything feels fresh and new. Everything except maybe your tea...