Two Minute Tea Class

Oolong – Meaning ‘Black Dragon’.Referred to as ‘semi-oxidized’.A time-honoured tradition requiring craftsmanship. Oolongs are your in-between green and black teas, oxidized anywhere from 10% to 90% … read more

Rooibos, Afrikaans word for ‘red bush’ is not a tea, but a bush found in South Africa. It has a nutty, sweet taste, is low in tannins and is caffeine free, making it a desirable tea for children and … read more

 Herbal teas are considered ‘tisanes’, and do not come from the Camelia Sinensis plant. These tisanes consist of either the herb itself, or a blend of herbs added to tea leaves.More than 30 … read more

Black tea leaves are what is referred to as ’fully oxidized’. During the oxidation process, the simple flavonoid ‘catechin'  in the green leaf, slowly turn to more complex flavonoids called ‘t … read more

Legend has it that Emperor Shen Nong discovered tea in 2737 BC. While boiling water under the shade of a tree, a few leaves fell into the water creating a delicately perfumed liquor.Tea is the worl … read more