As the most widely consumed beverage in the world other than water, tea can still be a mystery to some people.
Tea is steeped in many traditions and legends,  and the history of tea is quite fascinating – but the Western World may still be playing catch up with the east on many things tea. For [...]

Say goodbye to 2008 and the Year of the Rat, and say welcome to 2009, the Year of the OX! The Chinese New Year falls every year between January 21 and February 19 on the Gregorian Calendar. In 2009, the Year of the Ox starts on January 26. Why name years with the names of [...]

Have you ever wanted to see the big picture when it comes to tea history? We’ve located an online tea history that can help.
The Tea Page features a timeline which extends from 2000 BC, when tea was grown in India, to 1953 AD when the play Tea and Sympathy (starring Deborah Kerr) was performed at New [...]

When it comes to tea, history is being made in United States. Tomislav Podreka at Planet Tea says that “We are … at the beginning of the establishment of an American tea ritual.”�
Think about it. Throughout its history, tea has been intimately tied to ritual. Consider the expression, “steeped in tradition.” In Asian culture tea is [...]

How well do you know tea? Well enough to put your knowledge to the test? Find out if your expertise passes muster with this quick quiz from the Tea Experience magazine. Or, if you want a real mental workout (and you’ve got five minutes to spare), check out this 24-question rendition.�
Of course, if you’re new to [...]

Tea has long been associated with the arts. Performance art, architecture and pottery all play a part in the history of the beverage. Today, that history comes alive as museums around the country offer opportunities for us to experience this art for ourselves.
As far back as the 15th century, tea ceremonies began to take on [...]