Morning, noon or night we always make time for Bigelow Tea! Whether it’s starting our day out right with a robust English Breakfast or unwinding with a warm cup of Cozy Chamomile at night, there’s always time for tea. With so many activities through the day, we’re hard pressed to find a time of day that isn’t the right time for Bigelow Tea…but we do want to know if there are special times for you that are just the best!
So give it to us straight, Bigelow Tea lovers: when is your favorite or most special tea time of the day?
At Bigelow Tea, we’re proud of the way we produce our outstanding teas. Not only do we provide over one hundred flavors to choose from, we also know that our tea is healthy and delicious! We look at the Bigelow Tea experience as art…and we’re not the only ones who see tea this way. In the Northern African country of Morocco, tea also plays a very important role in the everyday culture and art of its people.
Morocco is one of the biggest tea importers in the world, its people have enjoyed tea as a vital part of daily life since the 1700s. Green tea in Morocco is also known as mint tea; the brew is prepared with mint leaves and served sweetened with sugar. Seen as a sign of generosity, it is served throughout the day to guests…and please don’t refuse a cup–that would be a sign of discourtesy!
Moroccan culture values its tea traditions, just as Bigelow Tea values and maintains high standards for our tea, our customers and our community. There are some interesting cultural differences as well; in Morocco, traditional tea is prepared in a samovar; once ready, the server holds the very elaborate teapot at least twelve inches above the small, delicate glass used to enjoy the tea. The resulting pour is a continuous stream of the hot tea liquid. Sounds like a pretty exciting cup of tea, if you ask us!
Not to worry; the Moroccan teapot has an elongated and slim curved spout to assist in that special pour method. Although this elegant ceremony is no longer the daily routine as it was years ago, it still takes place at more formal occasions. We raise our cup, and teapot, to fascinating tea traditions all over the world.
The Fourth of July is one of the highlights of summer in the U.S.A. and for Bigelow Tea. Friends and families get together at poolside gatherings, backyard picnics, beach parties and fireworks displays to celebrate our nation’s independence. Today, the central role for tea on July 4th is one of being chilled on ice, and served in a pitcher alongside hamburgers, hot dogs and fried chicken. With a little lemon or mint, iced tea on a hot summer day is as delicious and refreshing as it gets!
Other than enjoying their iced teas on a sunny summer day, most people may not immediately think that the Fourth of July and tea go hand in hand, but it’s true. In fact, without tea there might not even be an Independence Day in the U.S!
As every student of American history knows, the Boston Tea Party was one of the key events in the struggle between England and the colonists. In response to King George The III of England’s attempts to tax their favorite beverages, including tea, the colonists took action. On December 16, 1773, about 200 colonists (some dressed as Native Americans) boarded three ships in Boston Harbor and threw their cargo of tea into the water. Historians believe that the tea tax and subsequent Boston Tea Party spurred the colonists to action towards the American Revolution.
Bigelow Tea wishes you all a happy and safe Fourth of July…and as you sip your iced tea, take a moment to remember tea’s role in our nation’s history and those brave colonists who fought for the freedoms that we enjoy today as Americans!
Everyone knows how to make a cup of tea, right? Just boil the water and pour it over your tea bag…well, not exactly. While making a cup of tea is refreshingly simple, we at Bigelow Tea do want you to enjoy each tea variety every time you put the pot on to boil. Watch Cindi Bigelow offer important tips and guidelines for brewing the perfect cup in this wonderful video from our Tea-V channel:
If you’re happy brewing cups of Bigelow Tea with teabags, but still curious about some of our loose tea options, we’re delighted to help you with that, too! First, measuring the tea is important; If you’re making a pot of tea, the general rule is one teaspoon per cup, plus one more “for the pot.”
Drop the leaves straight into the pot if you’re using a strainer; or into the infuser basket if that’s your chosen method. Pour the boiling water over the leaves, and then wait 3 – 4 minutes for black tea, a little less for green, and a little more for oolong. Of course, Bigelow Tea can provide you with necessary (and stylish) options for your loose tea brewing. Our butterfly infuser adds a whimsical touch, and can easily fit in a purse or a pocket!
We also have infuser teapots to suit all needs and styles, including pot options for one person, or inviting over the whole crew for tea! Check out our tea pots made of glass, cast iron, or ceramics.
Curious about our loose tea? Go ahead and try some – and “loosen” up with Bigelow Tea!
Portability is a concept that has caught on with most of us. Essentially, we can carry our virtual offices with us wherever we go. We feel naked without our cell phones and electronic organizers. We grab a quick bite to eat en route to our next appointment or activity. We rush through the business day and squeeze every minute out of every vacation. Enter the venerable Bigelow Tea and our individually wrapped tea bags, which allow tea drinkers to stay on track while at work or play.
When you’re on the road to work, or off on vacation, your morning boost of energy is key; perhaps you’ll need of our caffeinated teas like Earl Grey. To focus on that important presentation (or putting up that complicated 6-bed tent) Green Tea is ideal for dusting away your cranial cobwebs. And, after camp is all set, or that stressful meeting is finally over, you can chill out with a caffeine-free herbal tea.
We know that finding time for a leisurely afternoon tea might be impossible at work, and even hard to swing during a busy vacation. So be prepared; pack your favorite Bigelow Tea assortment the night before, placing them in a tea wallet, Ziploc or your computer bag/purse. And you’ll need a snazzy travel tumbler for those quick sips in the car, carrying it wherever you go. There’s no better libation-to-go than tea!
Nothing says convenience like our eco-friendly foil-wrapped teabags. So, when you’re on the road, working, or planning to-the-minute summer vacation fun, we recommend packing your Bigelow Tea favorites right along with your favorite socks. Anytime and anywhere, at work or at play, it’s Bigelow Tea: don’t leave home without it!
At Bigelow Tea we admit it … we cannot hear the word “cup…” without immediately following it with the words “…of tea.” The simple phrase “cup of tea” is without a doubt, one of our favorites! So, with all the talk of the World Cup right now, we find ourselves constantly thinking about tea and about how important it is to so many countries all over the world…when you consider it, tea is truly the world’s cup!
Tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world besides water and has a rich history on almost every continent. Tea’s worldwide presence can be found from Asia, to Europe to the New World – and right down to tea-rich South Africa, who is hosting the FIFA World Cup 2010.
Moreover, many of the teams competing in the 2010 World Cup, held every four years, are countries that have fascinating tea histories and famously love their tea. Countries in the World Cup hunt this year include such tea-devoted countries as the Netherlands, Japan, New Zealand and Korea…then there are the English, who enjoy their tea all day long and the U.S.A. – with our independence and tea forever intertwined – both fighting it out in the same section this year!
So, here’s to team USA and all of the athletes of the World Cup! May their cups overflow with success on the field, and with tea after the match!
With the very warm summer weather—and the longest day of the year—approaching, the thought of a nice, cool beverage is definitely appealing. That must be why National Iced Tea month is in the month of June, as well as the official start of summer!
While iced tea can be enjoyed all year long, it is especially refreshing during the summer months. What could be better than a tall glass of fresh-brewed iced tea from Bigelow Tea after gardening, mowing the lawn or taking a good, long bike ride? Iced tea is also the perfect beach beverage that the whole family can enjoy.
Though it’s hard to imagine, iced tea is a relatively new “invention.” Its origins can be traced as far back as 1890, but it was widely popularized at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis, Mo. Now, some 120 years later, summertime and Bigelow iced tea go hand in hand, like summertime and sunshine.
At Bigelow Tea, we love all our tea flavors on ice, but some varieties really tickle the summertime palate. Try Plantation Mint for a crisp, clean beverage, or Red Raspberry Herbal Tea for a delicate, sweet drink. Or, if you’re in the mood to experiment, give one of our delicious iced tea recipes, like Peach Chai Iced Tea a whirl. (Today, Bigelow Tea even makes iced tea bags specifically for brewing iced tea!)
This June, as the summer solstice arrives and the days are long and lingering, take a moment and brew yourself a pitcher of iced tea with Bigelow Tea. Then, sit back, sip and relax. You’ll wish every month could be National Iced Tea Month!
As tea lovers know, sharing a cup of tea is the essence of hospitality. Friends share tea to enjoy each other’s company, and tea ceremonies are an important part of many cultures. In addition, heads of state sip tea when conducting important business. It’s no wonder, then, that Michelle Obama has been drinking tea quite a bit as the First Lady of the United States.
Mrs. Obama participated in several high profile teas during her trip to Europe with the President in April of 2009. She had tea with Sarah Brown, wife of then-Prime Minister Gordon Brown during a visit to Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centre, in west London. And, most memorably, the First Lady and President Obama also joined Queen Elizabeth II for tea in Buckingham Palace.
This May, Mrs. Obama hosted a Mother’s Day tea that was attended by notable political figures like Hillary Rodham Clinton and celebrities such as Cynthia Nixon…and of course for Mother’s Day, Mrs. Obama’s mother Marian Robinson. The menu included Earl Grey tea, cucumber-watercress sandwiches and blueberry scones with White House jam. Sounds divine!
Although we only have proof of Michelle Obama drinking tea in these highly publicized instances, we suspect she enjoys a cup at home too. After all, her husband, President Barack Obama, drinks it instead of coffee in the mornings.
Let’s all take a cue from Michelle Obama and share tea with others, even if it doesn’t happen to be the Queen of England. Sharing tea is a lovely tradition, whether you’re in the White House or home in your own house!
At Bigelow Tea we were saddened to learn of the passing of the actor, writer and legendary television/radio personality Art Linkletter, at the age of 97. Mr. Linkletter was most well known for his long-running TV and radio shows, “People are Funny” and “House Party,” both of which ran from the 1940s until well into the 1960s.
And while we will all remember Art for his ad-libbing, laughter and his endearing way with children, Bigelow Tea also has fond memories of our professional association and his appreciation for our tea. Art was one of our first spokesmen, sharing with his radio listeners the virtues of Bigelow’s very first tea, Constant Comment.
As one publication, Telefood Magazine, stated in an article in the mid-60s, “Every week, coast to coast on his CBS Radio House Party, Art Linkletter is telling millions of his loyal fans about ‘Constant Comment’— Bigelow Tea’s famous blend of tea flavored with golden bits of orange rind and sweet spice.” We couldn’t have asked for a better spokesman.
Art was one of the first in an auspicious line of Bigelow Tea spokespersons that has included Joe Torre and, most recently, Wayne Gretzky, all giants in their fields like Art Linkletter was and, even more importantly, all great fans of Bigelow Tea. We send our sympathies to Art Linkletter’s family, and we bid our good friend a very fond farewell.
It’s always exciting to try something new. And in the past year, Bigelow Tea has introduced so many flavorful (and nutritious) teas, that the chief dilemma is: so many teas, so little time! We’d love to know what your favorite new tea is, so please take a few seconds to reply to this survey. Thank You!
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