tea

white tea

NEW in TEASTORY
tea

GREEN TEA HEALTH BENEFITS
While oolong, black, and green teas are all derived from the Camellia Sinensis plant, green tea is made from unfermented leaves. Black tea is fully fermented and oolong tea is partially fermented. In comparison with other teas, green tea has the highest concentration of polyphenols. Polyphenols are powerful antioxidants that protect cells from free radicals, which are harmful substances that invade the body.  read more
NEW in TEACLOPEDIA
tea ceremony

CHAJI - HOW THEY DRINK TEA IN JAPAN
Japan is not just another country on the map. It is a unique place and a corner of paradise with original culture, customs and famous culinary traditions which do not cease to inspire tourists who have explored this exciting place.The tea culture in Japan has been significantly influenced by Buddhism and a Dzen, which have formed and deeply enrooted the sense of beauty in Japanese cultural traditions. This cherished sense transmits through any ritual, any culinary masterpiece, any ceremony.read more
NEW in TEA ROOM
tea room

GUIDE TO TEA ROOMS IN NEW YORK
Check out our latest guide to New York Tea rooms. From traditional English tea house to hidden tea gems of East Village and the Lower East Side. read more
NEW in TEASTORY
tea set CHINESE TEA HISTORY
The origins of tea are deeply enrooted in the ancient Chinese history. First references to tea go to the times of Shennong, a legendary Chinese emperor who ruled China between 2737 and 2697 B.C. According to the legend, the Emperor and his army went on a trip to one of the remote provinces. When the Emperor stopped to get some rest and drink some water a camellia blossom drifted into his cup of hot water. The Emperor became fascinated with the new taste and tea (cha) was born. read more
FEATURED ARTICLE

ENDLESS VARIETY OF TEA
teaTea drinking is a custom that spans many centuries and cultures across the globe. Tea is grown in a variety of locations, and different cultures have created vastly different tea traditions over time. Because of this beverage's rich history, today, people can enjoy many different kinds of tea. Here are a few of the most popular types of tea. read more
FEATURED BRAND


  Home - TeaStory - Teaclopedia - Tea room - Contact Us