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Young Mountain Tea Tales: Our Blog

  • Camellia Sinensis two leaves and a bud, next to cups of white tea with mountains in the background.

    A Guide To White Tea

    By Raj Vable, 1 comment

    White tea is not oxidized (meaning broken, bent, or rolled) in any way. And our farm partners take great care when transporting the freshly picked green leaf from field to factory. Learn more...

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  • Man serving chai with several cups in a metal basket in India

    Chai: India's National Drink

    By Raj Vable, 1 comment

    Inspired by a chai break in the tea gardens of Kumaon, we wanted to dig into the ubiquitous beverage’s origins. Discover how this aromatic concoction of spices, sweetened Assam black tea,...

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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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  • Women Tea Farmers In Kumaon, India

    A Farmer-Owned Tea Factory

    By Raj Vable, 6 comments

    By partnering with women farmers in the Indian Himalayas, we’re working to launch a community-owned tea factory. Learn why this new model of tea production in India matters to Kumaon...

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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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  • Hands holding a ceramic tray, carrying a filled chai cup, loose-leaf chai blend and cinnamon stick.

    The Complete Guide to Masala Chai

    By Raj Vable

    The secret to a spectacular masala chai recipe? A strong Assam black tea as the base and fresh spices. From there, the options are as limitless as the spices in your kitchen!...

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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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  • What Is Regenerative Agriculture?

    What Is Regenerative Agriculture?

    By Raj Vable, 2 comments

    Is regenerative ag the most important environmental movement the world has ever seen? And how can the principles that drive this emerging movement change the tea we drink? I did...

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  • Nishchal Banstoka the founder of Nepal Tea sipping a glass of Young Mountain Tea

    The Past & Future of Nepali Teas

    By Raj Vable

    Learn about the family behind several of our Nepali specialty loose-leaf teas and what inspired them to create the mountain nation’s first certified organic and cooperatively run tea garden.

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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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  • Female Nepali farmer picking tea, Tinjure Cooperative, Nepal

    How We Met Nepali Tea Farmers

    By Raj Vable

    Wonder how we find new teas? Sometimes it's by accident! Raj shares how his chance encounter in a high-altitude Himalayan town led to a new source for our Nepali loose-leaf,...

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  • The Evolution of Darjeeling Tea

    The Evolution of Darjeeling Tea

    By Raj Vable

    Darjeeling’s terroir makes its teas the most renowned in the world. But the region has a darker side too, and leaders say it’s either on the verge of collapse or the...

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