Valley of Tea Blog | Tea Guides, Origins & Brewing Tips
What Is Oolong Tea? The Semi-Oxidized Tea Between Green and Black
Oolong tea sits between green and black tea in oxidation. Learn what that means for flavor, explore the main styles, and find out how to brew it.
What Is Green Tea? Types, Brewing, and What Sets It Apart
A complete guide to green tea — how it is made, the main types from China and Japan, and how to brew it properly for the best flavor.
Indian Tea - Tea History in India
If you’ve spent any time living in England or Ireland, two of the world’s largest per-capita tea drinking countries, then you’ll have enjoyed mug after mug of Indian tea. But there’s more to the subcontinent than bags of British-named tea like Tetley or Twinings. In this blog post, we’re delving deep into India’s tea history and uncovering the legendary origins of chai.
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History of Taiwanese tea
When European sailors from Portugal first set eyes on Taiwan in 1590, they decided to name the island “Formosa” - meaning “the beautiful.” Hundreds of years later, Taiwan’s tea culture has been influenced by mainland China, Japanese investors and the tea-drinking tastes of British traders and sailors. The end result is a unique tea culture and one very special variety. The world famous oolong.
Japanese Tea - Tea History in Japan
This week, our journey through the history of tea takes us across the East China Sea from the birthplace of tea to the land of the Rising Sun. We’ll discover how the famous Japanese tea ceremony was developed, how Japan’s isolation helped a unique tea culture thrive, and discover some of Japan’s most famous and widely loved teas.
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