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Earl Grey tea is a classic tea that has been around since the early 1800s. It is a black tea flavored with bergamot oil and is thought to be named after Charles Grey, the 2nd Earl Grey who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1830 to 1834.  It is thought that the prime minister was presented with a special tea flavored with bergamot oil as a gift from a Chinese mandarin. The tea quickly became popular in Britain and soon spread throughout the world.  There are many theories and legends about this origin of this popular tea. One...

  Loose leaf tea is a type of tea that is not pre-packaged into individual tea bags. Instead, the tea leaves are left in their natural state and packaged in a larger container. To make loose leaf tea, the leaves are put into a teapot or mug and steeped in hot water for several minutes to allow the flavors and aromas to infuse the water. Loose leaf tea is generally considered to be of higher quality than pre-packaged tea bags, as it has a more full-bodied flavor and aroma.  Loose leaf tea is gaining in popularity as more and more people...

As 2022 draws to a close that can only mean one thing...holiday shopping!  If you love shopping small then this is the guide for you.  Check out these fantastic gifts from 18 small businesses; there’s a little something for everyone here! For Adding a Special Touch to Your Holiday Greetings Holiday Cards from Lucky Dog Design Co. Grab a happy holidays card for every winter holiday occasion, including turkey day! Send creative and unique holiday cards that will be displayed for months. Lucky Dog’s handmade holiday cards are printed on thick, felt-textured stock and paired with a colorful envelope. About...

Where Did the Teacup Originate and When?  Teacups are not what they used to be.  Over thousands of years, the teacup has transformed from more of a bowl to the now delicate porcelain cup with a dainty handle and saucer for holding.  But where did they begin? Who was the first to need a vessel to hold hot tea? Through a lot of research, we dug up some truly interesting facts!   The Beginning of An Era   As a lot of people know, tea originated in China.  I went back to my research about tea origins and of course...

If you are a person that enjoys tea, or is just starting to involve yourself in the experience, do you question why there is loose-leaf tea and tea bags to choose from? There are some great benefits to loose-leaf tea, and convenience to a tea bag. In this article, we will dive into the pros and cons of both, as well as how to make your perfect cuppa with the most flavor. History Loose-leaf tea has been around for ages; nearly 5,000 years! China is the known birthplace of the sipping drink. It was discovered when an Emperor was sitting...