Tea Talk

An English Tealeaves Blog

The Real Truth About Caffeine in Tea

Here at English Tealeaves, we often hear questions such as the following. “I’m beat; I need a pick-me-up. Which one of your teas has a...

Michele Lillie

Dive Into the World of Herbal Tisanes & Fruit Infusions

Herbal tisanes and fruit infusions may be called teas but this post explains why they are not "real" tea. ...

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Unlocking the Secrets of Puerh Tea

Explore this post to understand puerh teas and the different types. ...

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Exploring the Varieties of Oolong Tea

Oolongs are a very diverse and complex variety of tea. Explore the world of oolong tea in this post. ...

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Unveiling the Elegance of White Tea

Although white teas are becoming more common today, a few years ago many had not ever heard of white tea. It is a wonderful and...

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Matcha: An Expert's Tips on Brewing

If you have ever wanted to try Matcha, this post is for you. I will explore what Matcha is, the different types of Matcha and...

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Your Guide to the Original Tea: Green Tea

Green tea is made from the leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant, just like other types of tea. It looks and tastes very different, though....

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The Art of Black Tea

At English Tealeaves, we offer 25 different plain/unflavored black teas from nine different countries. They all taste unique and you may wonder how that is...

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Creating the Best Iced Tea: Expert Tips

For many people, Summer means Iced Tea. Common questions from our customers include which teas are best for iced and how to make a great...

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Brewing the Perfect Cup of Tea: A Guide

You have just come home from purchasing some wonderful teas from English Tealeaves. What should you do now to ensure your tea stays fresh and...

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Exploring the Complexities of Tea: A Tea Primer

Here at English Tealeaves, we distinguish between what we call “real” tea and herbal & fruit teas. What we mean is that real tea must...

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