Archive for the ‘African Tea’ Category

World Tea Expo 2010 Recap (Part 1)

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

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!

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

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Zimbabwean Black (Five Roses)

Friday, October 16th, 2009

Friday is Black Tea, Floral Tea, Fruit Tea, Chai and Pu’erh Review Day!

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.

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News: Adagio posts second “Roots Campaign” story

Monday, October 5th, 2009

There have been some really exciting developments in tea over the past couple decades. However, they’ve mostly been with technology or flavors. Adagio’s new “Roots Campaign” plays closer to my heart. This second installment is wonderful!

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Recap No. 2: World Tea Expo 2009

Monday, May 18th, 2009

Last week, I covered my first day at the 2009 World Tea Expo held in Las Vegas. This week you get to hear about the rest of my trip. I won’t name names… but I met some really fantastic people at this year’s expo…

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Blueberry Rooibos (Baxter)

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

Wednesday is Green Tea, White Tea, Rooibos, Oolong and Tisane (Herbal) Review Day!

Recently there’s been a big craze around Red Tea (aka Rooibos). There are hundreds of flavors already available from a wide assortment of companies and blenders. What better than a rich Blueberry from Baxter for this review!

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