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If you are a tea drinker you may have had a debate at some point over which type of tea is best—loose leaf or tea bags. Although people may feel strongly about one or the other, ultimately, all tea comes from the leaves of the same plant—the Camellia sinensis. It may be difficult for you to understand how this is possible, due to the fact that every tea has its own characteristic qualities and flavor profile.

With the weather getting more than a little chilly, there’s no better time to warm up with a soothing cup of herbal tea. Making it is almost a peaceful process in and of itself—filling up a tea kettle, boiling the water, watching the tea as it steeps, and then finally, pouring it into your favorite cup. Not only has herbal tea been loved for centuries, but it has also shown to have many health benefits. You may find some herbal teas in your local grocery store, but at a hefty price tag that isn’t actually a true reflection of its quality.

When you think about the phrase “tea party,” what comes to mind? Politics? British royalty? Little girls in pink dresses with their dolls at a tiny table? Regardless, you can actually make an afternoon tea party a classy, yet fun, and completely adult gathering. Whether it’s just for fun, or for a special occasion, here are some ideas on how you can organize a memorable event that will have your guests talking, even afterwards.

Are you trying to grow and expand the offerings at your own café or coffee shop? Finding new ways to do this can be tedious, and at times, overwhelming. You may want to consider adding a selection of unique teas to your menu, and thanks to CoffeeAM, it’s so much easier. We would love to ease your stress by providing your business with a variety of exceptional wholesale, loose-leaf gourmet teas, herbal teas, and tisanes to help you offer customers the best quality possible.

When it comes to hot beverages, people are, for the most part, either team coffee or team tea. In the United States, coffee is still the most popular means of getting caffeine. But, recently, tea consumption has picked up significantly in the US. What makes tea so appealing? Just ask your tea-loving friends! Perhaps, it’s the soothing feeling it gives you, or the array of uncommon flavors, or maybe the extensive health benefits.

It’s time to revisit teatime with another edition of tea Tuesday! You know what coffee is, you know what tea is, but do you have any idea what a tisane is? It’s possible that you have heard this term and ‘tea’ used interchangeably, or you may have never heard the term ‘tisane’ at all. The two terms are certainly not one and the same. There are clear characteristics that distinguish true tea from a tisane. With this information, you will be able to blend right in with those tea connoisseurs, and have quite a conversation!