Steep It Loose

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal | June 25, 2021 By Maria Uspenski This year, 2021, is without question the most complex time to make forecasts and predictions since the specialty tea category emerged in North America. An analysis of the groundbreaking shifts of 2020 can, however, provide some insight into what to expect regarding trends in tea in the coming years, in a post-pandemic world.  According to the Tea Association of the USA, Inc, premium tea bag sales in grocery grew at an unprecedented rate of over 18 percent during 2020, fueled by tea’s reputed benefits of decreasing stress and boosting...

Dragonwell (Longjing) is the most classic green tea from China, immortalized as a tribute tea by emperors and revered the world over. The original Dragonwell that was recognized by Emperor Qianlong and propelled the Hangzhou Westlake region to fame is made from an old tree tea cultivar, called Qunti. Ours is a premium-grade Organic Dragonwell made from this same ancient cultivar. It very distinctly conveys the rocky granite terroir of the pristine region where it is grown on a 500-acre terrace tea garden spanning the lush hillsides of Qiandao Lake, about 100 miles from Hangzhou. The fresh Spring tea leaves...

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 deliberate to accidental, but in many cases the added flavor quickly became well liked and sought after. More than just being a delicious flavor that’s popular across the world, smokiness is almost entirely unique and can add a fun twist to just about anything, from marinades to cocktails and desserts. With Summer officially on its way, and Father’s Day around the corner, what better to bring back the smoky flavor of grills and campfires than...

Herbal Teas for Women's Health & Hormone Balance (And They’re Not Only for Women!) Women’s lives go through widely varying hormonal phases: from childhood, through teenage years to adulthood (and perhaps becoming a mother), and eventually, menopause and aging. At each phase the body and mind are developing, changing, continuously discovering the new human we are today. These transitions remind me of the words of Toni Morrison “You are your best thing” (Beloved). As a woman-owned and operated business centered on health and wellness, we’re keen on understanding the benefits of tea and herbals at all these different stages in a...