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Young Mountain Tea Tales: Our Blog

Tea’s Carbon Capture Potential

Tea’s Carbon Capture Potential
Tea is a tree whose leaves drink carbon out of the air throughout its 100+ year life. How much carbon does that all add up to? And what does this mean for reversing climate change through regenerative agriculture? Continue reading

Tea Bags Vs. Loose-Leaf

Tea Bags Vs. Loose-Leaf
For the first nine years, our company offered only loose-leaf teas. But now, as we close in on a decade under the leaf's influence, find out what led us to add this popular format to our line-up. Hint: Tea bags help tea farmers! Continue reading

How Green Tea Is Made

How Green Tea Is Made
More than 1,500 styles of green tea exist, from matcha to jasmine pearl. Discover how tea makers get green tea's verdant aromas and umami flavors via specific cultivation, harvesting, and processing techniques. Continue reading

Masala Chai Popsicle Recipe

Masala Chai Popsicle Recipe
Beat the summer heat by making delectable Masala Chai popsicles (including a vegan option) with premium Assam tea, coconut milk, and a variety of spices including saffron and cardamom! Continue reading

How To Make Sun Tea

How To Make Sun Tea
Get our founder Raj's family's recipe for sun tea. It uses the power of the sun's rays to infuse more complex flavors than you'll get with iced or hot tea alone (WITH VIDEO). Continue reading

First Flush Vs. Second Flush Tea

First Flush Vs. Second Flush Tea
Have you ever looked at different teas and wondered what a first flush tea is? And for that matter, what is second flush tea? Read our blog to discover the differences and similarities between these two iconic Darjeeling tea types. Continue reading

Grow Your Own Tea Plant

Grow Your Own Tea Plant

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 saplings.

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Why Empowering Farmers Matters

Why Empowering Farmers Matters
India has unbelievable untapped potential in its villages. However, without change, that potential will all leave for the city, and the tea industry may collapse. Find out how and why we’re changing that. Continue reading