The first documented reference to tea came in 350 A.D. when Chinese scholar Kuo P’o wrote about “k’ut’u”, a medicinal beverage “made from the leaves by boiling”. By the fifth century A.D., tea became a major bartering tool for China.
It also became a popular social custom for China’s elite, with the Imperial House and Buddhist […]

The Chinese originally called it “Kia”. As far as is know it was during the course of the 6th century AD that the name evolved into “Cha”. On its arrival in the West it became Té which is still the name for tea in many countries.
Legend has it that tea was discovered by the Chinese […]

Irish Breakfast tea is a strong, full bodied blend of black teas. The tea is heavily drunk in Ireland, which explains the name, and it is associated with breakfast in the rest of the world. Fans of Irish Breakfast tea say that the robust flavor helps to revitalize them in the morning, making for a […]

English Breakfast Tea was actually invented in Edinburgh, Scotland. Tea houses in London began adding “English” to the name, and the tea became and remains one of the most popular teas in England. It is a robust, full-bodied beverage with light floral undertones (sometimes referred to as “coppery”).
It is a blend for those who appreciate […]

Tea is the most prominent drink of India. Today India is the worlds largest producer, exporter and consumer of tea.
The word “Chai” literally means TEA and Masala is the world of mixture of various spices used among households in India are generally Cardamom, Cinnamon, Ginger and Cloves. Indian ‘Masala Chai’ produces a warming soothing effect […]

Tea leaves contain more than 700 chemicals, among which the compounds closely related to human health are flavanoides, amino acids, vitamins (C, E and K), caffeine and polysaccharides. Moreover, tea drinking has recently proven to be associated with cell-mediated immune function of the human body. Tea plays an important role in improving beneficial intestinal microflora, […]

At the Tearoom of the Ritz in London’s upper class Mayfair the watercress sandwiches must be water thin. Not because thickness has anything to do with improving gastronomic satisfaction levels but because it enhances the taste of Darjeeling finest – the outstanding orange pekoe. The service needless to say, is the best Wedge-wood can offer. […]