The Odyssey of Tea: A Brief History "The first bowl washed the cobwebs from my mind The whole world seemed to sparkle. A second cleansed my spirit Like purifying showers of rain, A third and I was one of the Immortals What need now for austerities To purge …

What's In A (Tea) Name? All varietals and flavors of tea come from diverse cultures with specific traditions, languages, and lenses. Tea names, and the stories behind them, are similarly varied and fascinating. While some names are literal, others come from elaborate legendary tales. But, what's in …

Meet Maté: Your New Morning BrewThe hot drink of choice in Uruguay and Argentina, Yerba Maté (Ilex Paraguariensis), is not technically tea. It is an herbal "tea" with high caffeine content. An evergreen shrub native to South America, maté is deeply rooted in the culture. Maté makes an appearanc …