Tea Talk

An English Tealeaves Blog

Cooking with Tea: An Adventure!

Tea is not just for drinking. This post is about all the ways you can use tea in your cooking. ...

Michele Lillie

The Real Truth About Caffeine in Tea

Here at English Tealeaves, we often hear questions such as the following. “I’m beat; I need a pick-me-up. Which one of your teas has a...

Michele Lillie

Dive Into the World of Herbal Tisanes & Fruit Infusions

Herbal tisanes and fruit infusions may be called teas but this post explains why they are not "real" tea. ...

Michele Lillie

Unlocking the Secrets of Puerh Tea

Explore this post to understand puerh teas and the different types. ...

Michele Lillie

Exploring the Varieties of Oolong Tea

Oolongs are a very diverse and complex variety of tea. Explore the world of oolong tea in this post. ...

Michele Lillie

Unveiling the Elegance of White Tea

Although white teas are becoming more common today, a few years ago many had not ever heard of white tea. It is a wonderful and...

Michele Lillie

Matcha: An Expert's Tips on Brewing

If you have ever wanted to try Matcha, this post is for you. I will explore what Matcha is, the different types of Matcha and...

Michele Lillie

Your Guide to the Original Tea: Green Tea

Green tea is made from the leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant, just like other types of tea. It looks and tastes very different, though....

Michele Lillie

The Art of Black Tea

At English Tealeaves, we offer 25 different plain/unflavored black teas from nine different countries. They all taste unique and you may wonder how that is...

Michele Lillie

Creating the Best Iced Tea: Expert Tips

For many people, Summer means Iced Tea. Common questions from our customers include which teas are best for iced and how to make a great...

Michele Lillie

Brewing the Perfect Cup of Tea: A Guide

You have just come home from purchasing some wonderful teas from English Tealeaves. What should you do now to ensure your tea stays fresh and...

Michele Lillie

Exploring the Complexities of Tea: A Tea Primer

Here at English Tealeaves, we distinguish between what we call “real” tea and herbal & fruit teas. What we mean is that real tea must...

Michele Lillie