6 Best Teas for Fall
Cozy up to these staff-favorite teas for autumn!
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Why is My Iced Tea Cloudy?
Struggling with cloudy iced tea? We talk a little about the chemistry of why your iced tea is outlook: hazy and what to do about it.
Organic v. Wild Foraged
Debate the terminology behind wild foraged versus orgainc ingredients with us! We discuss ingredient labeling and whether or not wild foraged ingredients are technically organic.
What is Boba and How Do You Make Bubble Tea?
DISCLAIMER: We do not currently serve Boba at our Tea Bar. We encourage you to try the bubble milk tea at Storied Coffee just down the road in Scotia, instead! You asked and we answered! Saratoga Tea and Honey has been working behind the scenes to bring you boba tea...
8 Teas to Take Your Palate to the Next Level
Looking to expand your tea palate? Try these next-level teas in place of everyday favorites!
Beyond English Breakfast - Breakfast Tea Alternatives
Looking for your new favorite breakfast tea? Explore our top black teas for morning that go beyond the typical.
Matcha Wakatake vs. Whole Foods & Trader Joe's
Ceremonial v. Culinary-Grade Matcha: Which Matcha is Right for You?
Learn about culinary and ceremonial matcha, and which matcha is the right matcha for your favorite at home matcha ceremony!
L-theanine and tea
Though the side-by-side stimulating and calming effects of tea have been appreciated anecdotally for centuries (many an old wife has been known to prescribe strong, sweet, hot tea for its restorative properties), modern science allows us to isolate and study the components of tea leaf that cause this anecdotal evidence...
How Much Caffeine is in Tea?
Wondering how much caffeine is really in your favorite pot of tea? Learn about caffeine levels in tea and how your steeping method might affect how much caffeine is really in your cup.
Help Brain Fog With Focus Pocus!
It’s back to school time and whether you’re doing your classes in person or virtually, you’ll probably need a little mental pick-me-up! To help you out with this, we’re featuring Focus Pocus as our Wellness Tea of the Month! Our brain-fog busting blend of powerful organic adaptogenic herbs; Ashwaganda, Tulsi,...
What is Matcha?
Put simply, matcha is green tea powder that is whisked in water to create a frothy, delicious, and healthful drink. This simple explanation misses much of the nuance that makes matcha special, however, so we hope you will keep reading to learn more about how matcha is produced, why matcha is...
What is Pu Erh (Aged Tea)?
Types & Origins of Aged Tea Aged Tea, also known as Dark Tea (heicha) and Pu Erh, is a post-fermented beverage rich in flavor and steeped in history (...literally). In China, dark tea is mostly produced in Yunnan (Pu Erh), Guangxi, Sichuan, Hubei, and Hunan Provinces. Pu Erh, the type of...
What is Scented Tea?
Scented Tea is, quite simply, a Traditional Tea blended with something that is not tea, like flowers, fruits, herbs, or spices. As we've discussed previously in our What is Tea? series, all tea comes from the same plant: camellia sinensis. Scented Teas, unlike Herbal Tisanes, contain both leaves from the camellia sinensis plant AND fruits, flowers,...
What is Herbal Tea?
Whether you like a soothing cup of Chamomile before bed or a bright and fruity infusion like our perennially popular Crimson Berry, there's no denying that naturally caffeine-free Herbal Teas are a staple of tea cabinets - and sometimes medicine cabinets - around the world. But what is Herbal Tea,...
Choosing The Right Tea for You: How Country of Origin Affects the Taste of Tea
Like most foods and beverages, tea may be enjoyed at many levels. You might start, for example, with knowing you like a certain type of tea. Then you might determine that you prefer lightly oxidized or non-oxidized teas. Then you may further discover that you prefer non-oxidized teas with a...