It would not be a proper lesson on tea without sitting down and discussing the origin of tea. Where is it grown? More importantly where can it grow?
Category: African Tea
2011 World Tea Expo (Day 3)
This year’s World Tea Expo is my 3rd trip to this event. I’ve appreciated the opportunities to learn and meet new people each year. I’ve made friends and contacts from every corner of the world and every continent save for Antarctica. The events and sights from this first day of the expo are similar to those from the past two years. Full of energy, vibrant colors and effusive scents tantalizing for everyone here. Read more to learn more.
Check out my coverage of both Day 1 and Day 2 of the 2011 World Tea Expo.
2011 World Tea Expo (Day 2)
This year’s World Tea Expo is my 3rd trip to this event. I’ve appreciated the opportunities to learn and meet new people each year. I’ve made friends and contacts from every corner of the world and every continent save for Antarctica. The events and sights from this first day of the expo are similar to those from the past two years. Full of energy, vibrant colors and effusive scents tantalizing for everyone here. Read more to learn more.
Check out my coverage of both Day 1 and Day 3 of the 2011 World Tea Expo.
2011 World Tea Expo (Day 1)
This year’s World Tea Expo is my 3rd trip to this event. I’ve appreciated the opportunities to learn and meet new people each year. I’ve made friends and contacts from every corner of the world and every continent save for Antarctica. The events and sights from this first day of the expo are similar to those from the past two years. Full of energy, vibrant colors and effusive scents tantalizing for everyone here. Read more to learn more.
Kenyan Tinderet (David’s Tea)
I love running into new teas. Teas from around the world inspire me to learn more about other cultures and peoples. This Kenyan Tinderet black tea from David’s Tea does just that and makes me want to visit Kenya to find more.
Strawberry Green Rooibos (52teas)
Strawberry has to be one of the most common flavors in the flavor world. It’s everywhere. It’s in ice cream, cereals, milk and now tea! This Strawberry Green Rooibos from 52teas is a uniquely tasty blend.
Egyptian Mint (Zhena’s Gypsy Tea)
Mint is always a palate pleaser. It’s constantly fresh and lively. Mint is known as a digestive assistant and an herb which helps with concentration. And that’s just how Zhena’s Gypsy Tea markets their Egyptian Mint Green Tea.
Kenya Black (Stash Tea)
It’s taken me a while to find an orthodox African tea. It’s generally too difficult to control quality, so they all become CTC pellets instead. This Orthodox Kenyan black tea from Stash Tea hits the spot.
World Tea Expo 2010 Recap (Part 1)
The World Tea Expo held every year in Las Vegas is the world’s only industry convention dedicated solely to the premium tea industry. It’s not open to the public and I’ve been very lucky to attend the past two years!
Here’s part one of this three part recap to the activities and friends from this year’s expo!
Zimbabwean Black (Five Roses)
Black tea is still the most popular kind of tea offered today. From Earl Grey to a nice Ceylon there have been great black teas for generations. More recently. black teas have been produced in less ‘traditional’ settings. In this case, Africa! This Zimbabwean Black from Five Roses looks more like coffee grounds, than tea… but no mistake, this is tea.