Tea Talk

An English Tealeaves Blog

Rooibos & Honeybush - Ten Important Things to Know About These Plants

At English Tealeaves, we offer numerous varieties of tea – black, green, white, oolong and others. Have you ever heard of Red tea? If we...

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Recipe of the Month - London Fog Hot Cross Buns

Hot Cross Buns are a traditional treat in many countries and are typically served on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and Easter. They are associated with...

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Discovering the Delights of Nepali Tea

Nestled amidst the majestic Himalayan ranges, Nepal is a hidden gem in the world of tea. While its neighboring country, India, often garners much of...

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Recipe of the Month - Earl Grey Dried Cherry Mustard

Try this delightfully different take on a flavored mustard. Utilizing our popular Earl Grey tea, this mustard can be enjoyed on meat, as a spread on a...

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Discovering the Essence of Quality Black Teas: 8 Key Insights

Welcome to our tea blog! In the United States, black tea reigns supreme. Whether you are new to tea or a true devotee to this...

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Recipe of the Month - Darjeeling Tea Bark

Tea and chocolate pair beautifully. Chocolate bark is an easy treat to make and adding tea gives unexpected flavor notes. It is also easily personalized...

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The Essentials of Gong Fu Cha

Here in the West, we are used to a certain type of brewing called Western-style. In that style, we brew the tea leaves in either...

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Recipe of the Month - Chai Butternut Squash & Apple Soup

Cozy up to this warming and satisfying Butternut Squash & Apple Soup made even more interesting with the addition of Chai tea. Ingredients Olive or...

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Another Book List for the Tea Enthusiast - Fictional & Culinary Edition

Our first blog on tea books discussed highly-rated nonfiction books about tea that you might want to buy for yourself or gift to another tea...

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Glazed Holiday Shortbreads

The pretty green of the matcha tea looks very festive with the crushed red & white peppermint candy. Switch out the candy for other times...

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10 Perfect Gifts for Tea Lovers: A Thoughtful Guide for All Tastes

Hello tea enthusiasts and gift-givers. The season of giving is upon us, and what better way to delight the tea lovers in your life than...

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Six Nonfiction Books for the Tea Enthusiast

Exploring the World of Tea Through Literature  With the story of tea supposedly dating to 2737 BC and the first written record of tea manufacturing...

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