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According to the National Library of Medicine, “the beverage tea has been considered a health- promoting habit since ancient times. The modern medicinal research isproviding a scientific basis for this belief.

Take a deeper dive into the health benefits of Matcha.

A first hand experience sipping tea in Japan.

Have you ever wondered about the traditional hot drinks served at Christmas markets in Germany and Austria? Let's dive into the world of glühwein, a beloved spiced wine that warms...

Are you ready to jingle all the way through Charleston's holiday markets? Get your festive spirit on and join the fun as we explore the best spots to shop, eat,...

there are several organizations that offer tea sommelier certification, including the Specialty Tea Institute (STI) and the Tea Association of the USA (TAUSA).

There is plenty of information about the holiday, so here is just a quick overview of the widely celebrated rituals and fun

Learn more about Victorian "death culture" and host your own Halloween party today!

The evolution of modern day tea bags is really steeped in history.

  Starting in the month of May, The Hotel Loutrel in Charleston is beginning to offer high tea (Thursdays through Sunday) and will be serving Oliver Pluff Teas.   You can...

Dear Oliver, December is an important month in the history of tea in the “New World” as earlyEuropeans dubbed the lands across the Atlantic. These early settlers were relianton European...

As the United States prepares to honor its Veterans this November 11, it is interesting to note the role of tea and coffee as traditional staples for troops both stateside...