In 1837, brothers Joseph and Edward Tetley were selling tea right off of the back of their horses, paving the way for what would soon become Tetley Tea company. The world watched as London quickly became the global center for tea trade. These entrepreneurial brothers took advantage of this by

Twinings tea graces the shelves of stores in more than 100 countries throughout the world. You’ve likely seen it in just about every grocery store and health store, and it’s even a top favorite among restaurants, cafes and tea shops. So, how did this company begin its journey to taking

Matcha green tea benefits your entire human being as a whole. It’s healthy, it’s calming and it’s easily available to you. Use your creativity to get cooking on some unique matcha recipes, and feel happiness wash over your life. This isn’t imagined.  The Matcha green tea benefits you’ll experience are

  No, the grinding in question isn’t a dance move; it’s how green tea leaves transform into Matcha tea. Make yourself the first in your group of friends to know about this ancient piece of Japanese culture and how to integrate it with what you already enjoy on a daily

Jasmine tea is made from green tea (rarely Oolong) infused with Jasmine flowers. This aromatic tea has therapeutic properties even simply in its aroma. The scent of Jasmine has a calming effect which can help with pains from headaches to muscle aches. Only 150 grams of tea per month can

A Favorite Green Tea – Click Here for Details Does Green Tea have caffeine in it? Yes, it does. If you’re someone conscious of your caffeine intake – or the intake of those in your care – the question of whether green tea benefits outweigh any green tea caffeine content

Move aside, Green Tea! White Tea benefits are hitting the headlines, not least of all for the reports of its potential anti-aging powers. Never heard of White Tea? Don’t think it would be ‘your cup of tea’, even if you had heard of it? After reading through the following, you

Be Sure to Set a Pretty Table for Guests Use simple and elegant tiered, serving platters like we have and you can’t go wrong! For Ideas, Visit Tea Party Girl’s favorite picks here on Amazon! The Question is: How Do I Make Tea For A Large Group? It’s the beginning

If you happen to be unfamiliar with Keemun, then this article will inspire you.  Keemun is a great tea of nearly every tea party menu and your friends will love it.. The first thing that you need to know about Keemun tea is that it is probably the most well-known

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between various kinds of teas? The answer is: their production methods.  The very same fact holds true for Oolong teas – there are several different types, all with various ways of being made. The flavor differences in Oolong teas vary according to

As a lover of afternoon tea, and the official “tea guru” to your friends you will want to be informed on water’s contribution to good tea.  The good news is I have done all the work for you and here are some simply tea tips about how quality water enhances

Here at  Tea Party Girl we get to talk about all tea related beverages and Kombucha is no exception.   Kombucha is a fermented tea that is often drunk for medicinal purposes. There is limited scientific information supporting any health benefit and few studies are being conducted, although there are several

A pleasant and mild taste. A sweet aroma, reminiscent of honey. These phrases describe South Africa’s most extraordinary tea. It’s known as Honeybush tea. Honeybush tea is over three hundred years old. It was first used by South African indigenous people as a medicinal tea. Honeybush tea is extremely rich

Last night I listened to a powerful speaker, Steve Chalke, and learned about Stop the Traffik; an organization committed to the abolishment of human trafficking, the second most lucrative crime worldwide. Chalke reminded me that when people asked William Wilberforce what they could do to help move Parliament’s hand to

If you could only afford to buy one looseleaf tea to have on hand, which would it be? This year, I stopped purchasing tea to resell for a number of reasons, and my stash of black tea has dwindled down to my last few pots. This of course means I

Measure and boil four cups of water. Measure out 3 scant tablespoons of looseleaf tea into large T-Sac Tea Filters. Brew leaves for four minutes. Remove leaves and pour hot tea over 4 cups of ice. Add 1/4 cup of sugar. (optional) Chill. Friends, there is no reason to buy

Or why Tea Party Girl knows more than the ‘O’ Magazine’s editors. I continue to be amazed how often I hear people tell me brewing looseleaf tea is too much work. I suppose it shouldn’t surprise me in an age of microwave popcorn, baby carrots, and tubes of minced garlic.

Just in case you’re either one (rich and/or famous) and read this blog, consider purchasing from this incredible New York company, MarieBelle. And no, I don’t receive a cent for promoting them (yet!). But if you celebrate Valentine’s Day and ever give chocolate, wouldn’t you just love to give works

While I was gone this weekend, MzRita asked a great question: “I know I will probably make someone gasp when I ask this question, but I am planning a huge tea party at Christmas, with over 30 ladies in attendance, and I am wondering if it’s ok to brew the

Here in the Northern California, leaves and rain fall, a pumpkin patch was visited yesterday, and I’m bringing tea to a number of gatherings of friends. Friday night, eighteen of us gathered around a friend’s kitchen counter assembling spring rolls and sipping Watson’s Nutty Green out of Asian gaiwans. We

In the first article of this series, I wrote about choosing a tea based on the time of day you most want to brew a pot of tea. Today I want you to consider what flavor of tea you enjoy or want to try. This will also be helpful when

Choosing a tea can be like choosing a wine. The choices, origins, personalities, and prices seem unlimited. Granted, the tea aisle in the grocery store isn’t quite as extensive as the wine aisle…yet. But especially if you decide to invest in loose-leaf tea, visit a tearoom, or tea bar with

Yesterday, James Norwood Pratt taught me to call tea the most affordable luxury. You may not be able to purchase much from Beverly Hills, but the boutique tea importer, The Art of Tea, provides organic, specialty teas “while ensuring the employees and the teas are treated with great respect.” I’m

Many of you ask me for a concise, easy guide about how to brew looseleaf tea. Here it is! I’ve added it to my Articles page and a link in my “Best of Tea Party Girl” sidebar, as well. I trust it is helpful! And to check in with my

Remember the first couple times your in-laws shocked you? Interestingly, one of my memories surrounds instant tea. I delegated to a new family member to “bring the drinks” to an event I planned at my new home. When they arrived, two Cost-co sized cans of instant lemonade and instant iced

Health fads come and go in America. Yet China and Japan hold on to their commitment to green tea. Recently, green tea in all forms flood our alternative health care options in the form of extracts, tea bags, even pills. It’s possible the surge of the pills and extracts is