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Where does tea come from?

Tea was first cultivated and brewed in China , and many of the best varieties still come from China . Some of the finest oolongs in the world are grown in Taiwan . Japan also produces a considerable amount of green tea, most of which is consumed domestically.

After the British took up tea drinking, they began cultivating the plants native to India in order to have more control over the trade. India , Sri Lanka , and other South Asian countries produce a large portion of the world harvest.

Indonesia (primarily in Java and Sumatra ) produces a considerable harvest each year, most of which is exported for use in blends. Tea is also grown commercially in Turkey , Russia , Africa (notably Kenya ), and South America .

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The Art of Tea is a family run business that began in December 2000 at Salamanca Market. From humble beginnings with just 12 different teas, the Walker family had a vision for a tea market within Tasmania. They expanded the range to more than 80 tea varieties, including green and white tea and herbal infusions. The Art of Tea changed ownership in April 2007 to Samantha and Stephan, also keen to see quality loose leaf tea available all around Tasmania and the mainland.

Can I decaffeinate tea myself?

YES. It is possible to prepare ordinary tea so as to remove most of the caffeine from the finished product. Caffeine is very water-soluble, more so than many of the flavour components in tea. So a ver...
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What are herbal teas?

Hundreds of different herbs have been used in beverages. These are sometimes called herbal teas. Tea professionals and connoisseurs usually prefer to restrict the name 'tea' to real tea, so you ma...
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How should I store tea?

Tea should be stored in an airtight, opaque container in a cool, dry place. Many tea retailers sell tea in metal tins that close tightly. Clear glass jars are acceptable only if you can keep them in a...
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Can I buy decaffeinated tea?

Tea is available that has been decaffeinated but unfortunately the quality is compromised. It is very difficult, perhaps impossible, to remove caffeine from tea without degrading its quality. ...
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Tea seems to quench thirst, why is that?

A perhaps unexpected benefit of tea drinking is the resulting increase in water consumption, which protects against dehydration. Since caffeine is a mild diuretic, the benefit is not quite as great as...
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