<!The three main categories of tea are black, green, and oolong. Within each of these categories there are many varieties.Green , Black and Oolong teas come from the same tea plant species, the difference being the processing of tea Black tea undergo several hours of oxidation during preparation. Oolong tea is partialy fermented and green tea is steamed to stop oxidation.> <!Our selection of English and Irish tea blends English and Irish teas are mostly blends of tea from India , Kenya , Malawi , Zimbabwe and Ceylon tea from Sri Lanka . Some of them are flavored , like Earl Gray (flavoured with oil of bergamot). Others are blended for a unique taste that is a trademark of the company and it’s label. Some of the most popular blends are English Breakfast tea, Irish Breakfast tea , Irish Afternoon tea and Evening blend tea . Following is our selection of fine tea blends that will brighten your morning and relax you in the afternoon .> <! India is both the largest producer and consumer of black tea in the world . The provinces of Assam and Darjeeling are two of the most renowned names in the tea world . Nilgiri , (South India) although less known , is also a major black tea producer. Assam Black Tea High altitude and annual rain fall over 100 inches makes this region one of the prime tea growing areas .With nearly 850 tea estates employing 500.000 people tea is the prime source of revenue Darjeeling Black Tea. Province of Darjeeling is located in the foothills of the Himalayan mountains at an altitude of about 7000’. Darjeeling teas are also called “Champagne of teas” due to its quality and aroma resemblance to “Muskat”grapes , the most aromatic and flavorfull of all grapes used > <! Japanese tea tradition dates back many centuries with some of the oldest tea companies in existence . Green tea from Japan tastes different thantheir Chinese counterparts . The difference is not in the tea plant , but methods of processing . The main difference is in the first step which is aimedat stopping oxidation ((fermentation) where as Chinese teas are roasted over fire and Japanese teas are steamed . This process gives the tea a very delicate and delightful flavor . Banchas are the most common and inexpensive teas ; they are made of older leaves . Good quality Bancha has a sweet taste . Some of the lower grades may be bitter. Sencha is one of the exquisite teas with a very delicate taste and aroma . There are many varieties of Senchas with prices from a few to a few hundred dollars per ounce . In good quality tea the most important factor is processing - less steaming means retention of flavor, aroma and nutrients .>

We ship our teas with instructions on how to
make a cup of tea .
This page will contain information on how to
make your own flavored tea and how to blend
tea , how to lower the amount of caffeine and
many more tea related topics.

Three steps to a perfect cup of tea

 1 - Water for black tea should be at boiling temperature .

 2 - Insert “ A tea of Choice “ tea (infuser or tea bag ) into the cup and slowly pour hot water over tea .

 3 - Steep for up to 3 minutes only . Longer steeping time releases       tannin - a substance that benefits your health but makes tea taste bitter . Good quality tea should produce a dark red liquid within 1 to 2 minutes of steeping time .
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