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Tea Journal

Stories, brewing guides, and news from our tea team.

Tea Shots

Wellness shots are very popular. Make your own tea wellness shot with our recipe.

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Tea Like the Brits

Drink tea like the British monarchy with these tips on a beloved British tradition, the afternoon tea ceremony. Learn the history of this national…

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Tea Leaf Reading

Learn how to read tea leaves step by step, from settling the cup to interpreting common symbols, in our friendly guide to the ancient…

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Tea in the Age of Bridgerton

Discover how Bridgerton elevates tea culture! Explore premium loose teas and accessories to indulge in the elegance of tea like the Regency elite.

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Tea in India

India is the world’s second largest producer of tea, famous for their Assam, Darjeeling, Nilgiri and of course, chai.

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Health Benefits of Tea

Two cups a day may matter more than you think. We break down what the latest research says about tea's plant compounds, flavan-3-ols, and…

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Tea for Plants and People

It’s spring, so whether you’re a plant lover or a tea lover, we have something for both, including information on compost tea for plants…

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Eteamology

Discover why tea is called tea, how trade routes shaped its spelling and pronunciation around the world, and the Cockney slang that gave it…

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Guide to Tea: Tea Terms

Our goal with creating this tea glossary is to help demystify tea and the words used to describe it. We recommend bookmarking this page…

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How Is Tea Decaffeinated?

Learn how tea is decaffeinated, from the CO2 method Harney & Sons uses to three other common processes, with the pros and cons of…

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Tea & COVID-19

Discover how Harney & Sons continues to be your trusted tea merchant during COVID-19, providing comfort and connection through our premium teas.

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Tea Bushes 101

Camellia sinensis comes in three main varieties. Learn how sinensis, assamica, and cambodiensis differ in origin and the teas they make.

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