Black tea originated in China hundreds of years ago. The leaves of the black tea come from a plant called camellia sinensis, which is a shrub or a small tree. There are two varieties of these plants. The camellia sinensis var. sinensis is most commonly found in China...
The main reason Pu-erh is special and different from other types of tea is that it has been fully oxidized. Once you learn how to brew Pu-erh tea properly, it can easily become your favorite drink on a daily basis. Over time, the tea is fermented and ripened, giving...
With its smooth, mild flavor and an aroma reminiscent of autumn leaves, Pu-erh is one of the most enjoyable teas. Its high caffeine content makes it both an excellent morning beverage, as well as a refreshing afternoon pick-me-up. What makes Pu-erh tea interesting is...
Preparing milk oolong tea can be a piece of art. For some tea enthusiasts, adding milk to loose leaf teas is simply not done! Some purists feel that it disrupts the tea’s natural flavor and the unique taste is ruined. Of course, some people think tea is just not...
For a refreshing iced tea drink, this iced oolong tea recipe is very simple to make and quite delicious to taste. Even though black pekoe is for many people the preferred choice for making iced tea, we’re sure you’ll love this refreshing change to oolong....
Hi, my name is Abigail Bradley, founder of TeaAllure. Tea is my passion, and this blog is dedicated to provide all the information for this marvelous gift of nature.
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Hi, my name is Abigail Bradley, founder of TeaAllure. Tea is my passion, and this blog is dedicated to provide all the information for this marvelous gift of nature.