Earl Grey tea is a blend of black tea enhanced with oil from the rind of bergamot oranges. The result is a bright, complex steep with a subtle aroma and deep flavor.
Without tea bags or Tea Forté's iced tea pyramid infusers on hand, it may sound complicated to brew iced tea, but the process of using loose leaf tea is a simple, three-step recipe.
Memorable though its name might be, gunpowder tea has nothing to do with explosives. Its handle comes from the Chinese phrase "gang pao de," which means "fresh-brewed.”
Unlike traditional black tea blends, which are simply dried after the leaves have been allowed to oxidize, Lapsang Souchong is roasted over a pinewood fire to impart a unique and smoky taste.
One of the most popular black tea blends in the world is English Breakfast Tea, with its bold but smooth character perfect for providing an early-hours boost. To learn what pairs best with this morning tea, we must first delve into its history.
Second only to Earl Grey tea as the most popular black tea across Europe and North America, black currant tea is known for its fruity flavor and abundance of health benefits.
If you’ve ever ordered hot tea on a cruise, in a spa, or at an upscale restaurant, perhaps it’s been served to you in an inventive porcelain cup with a small hole in its cover.
Delivering a much-needed shot of refreshment in the warmer months, iced tea is an all-American classic known for its ability to invigorate with every drop.
Brewing tea in a glass teapot adds beauty and elegance to the ritual of tea service as the unfurling of the leaves is visible, transforming pure water into a flavorful steep.
Get a primer on tea preparation, from an overview of tea varieties to step-by-step instructions, along with a guide to popular tea accessories and how to use them.