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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.

If you’re a regular reader of our blog, then you probably remember all the unconventional ways in which you can utilize your leftover coffee grounds. Well, we’re back for another edition, but this time our focus is on tea. After you pour yourself a hot cup of freshly brewed tea, do you instinctively throw away the tea bag? Before you think about doing that, keep this in mind—you can actually give your old teabags a brand new life, and effectively utilize them to their greatest potential. Don’t worry; you don’t need o be a creative professional to give the following tricks a try!

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.

Tea has been a treasured beverage for centuries, loved by millions across the world. With tea’s refreshing flavors and incredible health benefits, this is no surprise. While we don’t need an official reason to warm up the kettle and pour a cup of tea, in the United States and Canada, January is National Hot Tea Month—the perfect time to broaden your tea tastes, and maybe even learn something about your favorite drink. Would you like to celebrate too? We’re here to give you some inspiration!

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.

In just a few weeks, we will, at last, see the first day of the fall season. Kids are back in school, it’s getting cooler outside, and the leaves will soon change colors and fall. The cooler weather also signifies the time of the year when farmers celebrate the harvest of their produce. Fall is also the perfect time to sit out and relax with a cup of hot or cold tea. Get into the spirit of the season, and trade in that cup of boring brew for something new and refreshing. You will add some flavor to your fall afternoon, and your brew, when you try these three tantalizing teas.

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!

We have been brewing gourmet coffee for years now, but we have a love and passion for tea just as much. Tea is one of the most widely consumed drinks in the world, second only to water. Though in the United States, coffee is still king, the trends are changing, partly due to the discovery of its health benefits, and the variety of international flavors.