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Young Mountain Tea Tales: Our Blog

  • Sinensis Vs. Assamica

    Sinensis Vs. Assamica

    By Mitra Nite

    Ever wondered about the main differences between the sinensis & assamica varietals of the tea plant? And how this affects the tea you are drinking? Read more to find out…

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  • A 4-Step Guide To Tasting Tea

    A 4-Step Guide To Tasting Tea

    By Raj Vable, 1 comment

    A guide to understanding the four key fundamentals of tea tasting, including visual, taste, mouthfeel, and finish. Plus, we’ve got a new tea tasting wheel to help you pick the...

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  • Tea plant and new buds glistening with water droplets.

    Grow Your Own Tea Plant

    By Raj Vable, 10 comments

    Growing your own tea plant doesn’t have to be daunting. Get tips for how to make your first foray into planting Camellia sinensis a success with suggested resources for sourcing...

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  • Black tea leaves next to a cup of tea on a Himalayan pink salt cutting board.

    How Black Tea Is Made

    By Raj Vable, 5 comments

    Discover the fascinating process of turning fresh tea leaves into rich and delicious premium black tea, where tradition meets chemistry to create sippable magic!

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  • A ceramic cup of tea and an open tea book by window in daylight

    Our Top 10 Books About Tea

    By Mitra Nite, 4 comments

    Fill your cup and your bookshelf with our must-read list for tea lovers. Explore topics including tea's history, cultural significance and traditions, tasting tips, and more from a range of...

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  • Best Black Teas for Iced Tea

    Best Black Teas for Iced Tea

    By Raj Vable

    If you want to savor the very best iced tea under the sun, homemade from scratch is the way to go! Learn how to choose and brew the perfect glass of homemade...

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  • London Fog Tea Recipe

    London Fog Tea Recipe

    By Mitra Nite

    Cozy up with a delectable cup of London Fog tea, made with our new Kumaon Earl Grey loose-leaf blend, dairy or non-dairy milk, and a variety of optional sweeteners.

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  • Is Tea High In Caffeine?

    Is Tea High In Caffeine?

    By Raj Vable, 3 comments

    The short answer is, “It depends.” And the specific factors may surprise you! We separate the fact from fiction in this myth-busting blog about what really influences how much caffeine...

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  • Tea infused amber colored syrup drizzling off spoon into blue ceramic bowl.

    How to Make Tea Simple Syrup

    By Mitra Nite, 1 comment

    Learn how to easily turn premium loose-leaf tea into a unique and flavorful syrup to elevate ice cream sundaes, cocktails, and more!

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