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How to Store Tea
All you need to know about tea storage! Tea has a long shelf life. Following these storage tips will help it to stay fresh.
How to Store Tea
All you need to know about tea storage! Tea has a long shelf life. Following these storage tips will help it to stay fresh.
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How to resteep tea
Many loose leaf teas can tolerate multiple infusions. Or in layman's terms be resteeped or reused. Making a second, or even third, cup.
How to resteep tea
Many loose leaf teas can tolerate multiple infusions. Or in layman's terms be resteeped or reused. Making a second, or even third, cup.
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How much loose leaf should I use?
Wondering how much loose leaf to use? Here's some practical tips on how to measure various tea types and leaf styles, without weighing out 3 grams of tea leaves each...
How much loose leaf should I use?
Wondering how much loose leaf to use? Here's some practical tips on how to measure various tea types and leaf styles, without weighing out 3 grams of tea leaves each...
Brewing
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STEAPing Chart
Find your perfect cup!
STEAPing Chart
Find your perfect cup!
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Find your steeping style
The variety of brewing methods can be overwhelming for new and veteran tea drinkers alike. Brewing loose tea can be as simple or complex as you like. What's most important...
Find your steeping style
The variety of brewing methods can be overwhelming for new and veteran tea drinkers alike. Brewing loose tea can be as simple or complex as you like. What's most important...
Tea History
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History of the Tea Lady
The Tea Lady was an important part of office culture in the early 20th century in the United Kingdom and Australia.
History of the Tea Lady
The Tea Lady was an important part of office culture in the early 20th century in the United Kingdom and Australia.
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High, Low, and Afternoon Tea
Afternoon tea, or Low Tea, is traditionally taken between 3:30-5:00pm. It includes tea, as well as savory sandwiches, scones, and sweets. High Tea is more of an evening meal, occuring...
High, Low, and Afternoon Tea
Afternoon tea, or Low Tea, is traditionally taken between 3:30-5:00pm. It includes tea, as well as savory sandwiches, scones, and sweets. High Tea is more of an evening meal, occuring...
Iced Tea
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Iced Tea Fun Facts & Brewing Tips
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.
Iced Tea Fun Facts & Brewing Tips
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.
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Cold Brew STEAPing Guide
How to cold brew tea. A step by step guide with general timing recomendations.
Cold Brew STEAPing Guide
How to cold brew tea. A step by step guide with general timing recomendations.
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How to make Tea-rrific Iced Tea
Here are a few different ways to make Iced Tea.
How to make Tea-rrific Iced Tea
Here are a few different ways to make Iced Tea.
General
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Confessions of a Seasonal Tea Drinker
I'm a seasonal tea drinker. But perhaps not in the way you may think. Being a seasonal tea drinker doesn't mean being a fair weather tea drinker!
Confessions of a Seasonal Tea Drinker
I'm a seasonal tea drinker. But perhaps not in the way you may think. Being a seasonal tea drinker doesn't mean being a fair weather tea drinker!
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More Than Tea
S•TEA•P has always been about more than tea. It's about creating connections.
More Than Tea
S•TEA•P has always been about more than tea. It's about creating connections.
News
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The Future of Tea
China produces over half of the world’s tea. It will be impossible for United States to simply stop importing Chinese teas.
The Future of Tea
China produces over half of the world’s tea. It will be impossible for United States to simply stop importing Chinese teas.
Recipe's
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Simple Syrup Made Simple
How to make THE BEST simple syrup in 3 easy steps! with just 2 ingredients. Plus tips and variations.
Simple Syrup Made Simple
How to make THE BEST simple syrup in 3 easy steps! with just 2 ingredients. Plus tips and variations.
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Tea Cake Recipe
A nice moist loaf cake, featuring chamomile and lemon zest.
Tea Cake Recipe
A nice moist loaf cake, featuring chamomile and lemon zest.
Rooibos
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Rooibos, Redbush Tea, Red Tea
The most common way to pronounce Rooibos is "ROY-bows” or "ROY-boss." In South Africa the pronunciation varies slightly by region and dialect.
Rooibos, Redbush Tea, Red Tea
The most common way to pronounce Rooibos is "ROY-bows” or "ROY-boss." In South Africa the pronunciation varies slightly by region and dialect.
Grading and Leaf Styles
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What is CTC?
CTC - Crush, Tear, Curl. This leaf style is uniform, with a consistent taste. CTC tea leaves infuse quickly and typically steep a stronger cup than whole leaf teas.
What is CTC?
CTC - Crush, Tear, Curl. This leaf style is uniform, with a consistent taste. CTC tea leaves infuse quickly and typically steep a stronger cup than whole leaf teas.
