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Earl Grey Tea Roundup

July 1st, 2009 . by tea blogger

Earl Grey tea is a tea blend with a distinctive flavour and aroma derived from the addition of oil extracted from the rind of the bergamot orange, a fragrant citrus fruit. (via wikipedia)

Earl Grey Iced Tea
I tried Earl Grey tea thinking it was simply another term like “afternoon blend” and “breakfast blend” and was really taken aback by the unmistakable flavor of this distinctive tea.

Earl Grey Goodness
Earl Grey is one of the most popular teas in the world today, check out these Earl Grey Goodies.

Organic Earl Grey Tea
Organic Earl Grey has a light and flavorful citrus taste and a citrus aroma from the oil of bergamot. Long Life Black Teas. Organic teas.

Plum and Earl Grey tea ice-creamPlums are rich in antioxidants and a good source of potassium and vitamins C and A, and the tea adds a smoky bergamot flavour.

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Yahoo Answers
How do you make the best tasting Earl Grey Tea?
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June is National Iced Tea Month?

June 24th, 2009 . by tea blogger

Hurry, there’s still time to celebrate National Iced Tea Month, held annually in June. Now 105 years old, iced tea remains the favorite refreshing beverage.

Iced tea, also known as ice tea, is a form of cold ( generally black ) tea, often served in a glass over ice. It may or may not be sweetened. Here are some iced tea recipes in honor of national tea month.

If you need a little help brewing ice tea you can get some tips and a short history lesson here. You can test you iced tea knowledge here if you are interested.

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Yahoo Answers
What is the difference between a hot tea & iced tea maker?
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How can I make good Iced Tea?

Green Tea News Roundup 6-22

June 22nd, 2009 . by tea blogger

Green Tea Compounds Reduced Prostate Cancer
US researchers found that men with prostate cancer who consumed a mix of polyphenols found in green tea experienced a significant reduction in serum markers such as PSA, VGF and VEGF that predict the progression of prostate cancer.

Super green tea milkshake
Everyone drinks green tea because of its therapeutic and soothing powers. But here’s another reason to drink green tea — it can indulge your sweet tooth.

Green tea tested to determine if it can stop cervical cancer
Green tea has long been lauded for its myriad health benefits, but a group of researchers is trying to actually prove whether some of the buzz is true.

REVIEW: Green Tea Coke
It’s hard to imagine why it’s taken so long for the Japanese makers of Coke to come up with the Green Tea Coke

Jody Johnson: All about green tea
igor, you don’t go too far before you encounter, yet again, some “eye-opening” mention of great health results/benefits from green tea.

Yahoo Answers
Tazo Green Tips Tea good for you and give the benefits of real green tea?
What in Green Tea increases endurance and the ability to recover quickly from sore muscles?
Is there a way to make green tea taste like the onces sold on the market like C2?
How much green tea do I need to drink to receive all the health benefits?

Our Favorite Tea Commercials

June 20th, 2009 . by tea blogger

Here is a short collection of our favorite tea commercials:




100% Organic Tea Seed Oils from Arette Foods

June 15th, 2009 . by tea blogger

Arette Foods has introduced a line of cold press organic tea seed oils for healthy cooking and in salad dressings, the tea seed oils are made from the seed of the Camellia oefiera plant and its cousin, Camellia sinensis.

Says Madeleine Lee, Arette Foods’ Marketing Director, ”

Tea seed oil has significant health benefits. The oil content of the tea seed consists of approximately 90 percent unsaturated fat, within which 79.55 percent is monounsaturated fat (omega-9), and zero trans fats. In addition, tea seed oil boasts’ impressive amounts of tea polyphenols (an antioxidant also found in green and white tea) and vitamin E, and is low in cholesterol and high in oleic acid.”

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Weekly Tea News Roundup 6/10

June 10th, 2009 . by tea blogger

Green tea being tested to stop cervical cancer
Green tea has long been lauded for its myriad health benefits, but Arizona researchers are trying to actually prove whether some of the buzz is true.

Health benefits of mint tea
Mint tea is great on its own, or is often blended with other herbs or green tea leaves for its distinctive pleasing aroma and taste.

Green tea Coke hits Japanese stores Monday
A new kind of Coca-Cola lands on store shelves in Japan this Monday, June 8: Coca-Cola Plus, green tea flavor. It contains green tea extracts and no calories.

Sweet Tea Time - Southern Retailer Struggles to Keep Tradition Alive
While sweet tea has hardly vanished from the Southern diet, cut-glass pitchers of the homebrewed stuff have gradually disappeared from the region’s refrigerators as more drinkers turn to powdered mixes and premade teas.

Tea With Friends: Tazo Cucumber White Tea
The word “cucumber” and the pretty spa green color of the packaging were enough to lure me in, but then there was also this great list of ingredients

Numi Organic Tea to Offsets Emissions

June 2nd, 2009 . by tea blogger

Continuing a long-term commitment to sustainable and innovative business practices Numi Organic Tea announced today its latest initiative toward minimizing impact: A partnership with Big Tree Climate Fund on a twofold offsetting program, including the purchase of renewable energy certificates (RECs) and carbon offsets.

From its inception ten years ago, Numi Organic Tea has committed to operating a sustainable business through ethical sourcing, ecological packaging and core values focused on protecting the health of people and the planet.

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AriZona Ice Tea Goes Organic

May 28th, 2009 . by tea blogger

Bigelow Tea® and AriZona Beverage® are bringing a delicious new line of organic green teas to themarketplace. Their new offerings include:

AriZona and Bigelow team up and go organic

  • Organic Green Tea Acai White Cranberry: Regarded as a miracle fruit by many, the acai berry’s tantalizing tropical flavor blends exquisitely with white cranberry to create a uniquely flavorful green tea.
  • Organic Green Tea Original Green: The pure, clean flavor of perfectly brewed, all natural green tea … light, refreshing and rich in nutritional benefits.
  • Organic Green Tea Lemon Ginger: Delightfully subtle yet tart, its delicate, lemony flavor is balanced with the gentle spice of ginger.
  • Organic Green Tea Mango Lychee: Fantastically fruity! Juicy mango and exotic lychee combine for a unique and delectable taste of refreshment.

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Nelson Drago talks about Oolong

May 27th, 2009 . by tea blogger


Learn about how oolong tea is made and what the benefits of oolong tea are in this free video clip from Nelson Drago. Nelson has been the general manager of Chado Tea Room for five and a half years. Originally from Bombay, India, Drago has an intense passion for tea.

TeaCast.org Launches Radio Show

May 19th, 2009 . by tea blogger

TeaCast.org is pleased to announce “TeaCast”, the specialty tea industry’s first ever, weekly interactive radio show on BlogTalkRadio, an online global radio network.

“We’re very excited to bring the dialog of a tea community to a global platform.” explains Ronald Eng, founder of Infusions of Tea, a five year old retail and on-line tea merchant. “Every day at the tea shop we experience a series of special conversations with our customers, all of whom are tied together by an appreciation of tea and herbal tisanes.

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