Where is Tea Produced and Cultivated?

Teas: Endless VariationsYou love tea, but how much do you know about tea production? Did you know that the earliest records of tea date all the way back the 10th Century? Most people believe that tea was first produced and cultivated in China, but actually it could have either been China, Burma, or Tibet. No one really knows the exact origin. The Chinese people made the consumption of tea popular, and began trading tea, as well as the tea plant to Western nations in the 19th century, and tea gained its popularity all over the world. Continue reading

Herbal Teas and Other Types of Tea: Endless Variations

Teas: Endless VariationsWhen it comes to herbal teas and other types of tea, the list of varieties seems endless with so many choices. How can you be sure which types of tea you will like and which ones offer the health benefits that you need? Here is the lowdown on what tea has to offer and how it can help you. Continue reading