Lifestyle
Tea Leaf Reading
Tea leaf reading is a fascinating activity. Learn how to do tea leaf readings and more about this ancient art.
Lifestyle
Tips to Start a Tea Club
Be inspired to start your own tea club with these tips on the tools needed, theme ideas, and how to properly taste tea.
Holidays
Year of the Wood Dragon Lunar New Year Tea
We’re excited to welcome the Year of the Wood Dragon for the 2024 Lunar New Year! The Lunar New Year is an especially magical time, full of storied traditions and larger-than-life tales. We love de...
Holidays
Bastille Day & French Teas, Oui!
Celebrate France’s Bastille Day on July 14 with our French-themed teas including black teas, white teas and herbal teas.
Tea 101
Tea Time With Tsuyoshi Sugimoto
Enjoy getting to know Tsuyoshi Sugimoto, the owner and president of Shohokuenchten tea company in Kyoto, Japan, and a longtime colleague and friend of the Harneys.
Tea 101
Eteamology
Explore the origins of the word “tea” and how trade routes impacted the way it is spelled and pronounced, along with slang for tea.
Holidays
Chinese New Year
Learn about the history, traditions and food of the Chinese New Year as well as Chinese teas you can enjoy at home.
Mike Spills the Tea
Mike Harney Spills the Tea: Ask Mike Anything
Mike Harney answers questions from customers and provides insights into Harney & Sons Fine Teas.
Tea 101
10 Weird Facts About Tea
There’s lots of interesting history and information around tea, one of the oldest drinks in the world!
Tea History
The Story Behind the HRP Collection
Learn about our connection with the nonprofit organization Historic Royal Palaces and the teas we created to help support their work.
Recipes
Afternoon Tea Is The New Happy Hour
Afternoon tea is the new way to spend time with friends instead of going out for happy hour. Get tips and recipes for creating a perfect afternoon tea.
Tea Regions
Tea in Morocco
Moroccan mint tea is a staple in Morocco. Learn how to make and pour tea the Moroccan way!
Tea Traditions
Tasseography -- What Can Your Tea Leaves Tell You?
Tasseography is a method of fortune telling or divination that utilizes tea leaves in your cup to provide information about your life.
Holidays
Holiday Tea Traditions
Tea has long played a role in holiday traditions, from Christmas tea parties to caroling to flaming tea ceremonies.
Tea Traditions
Tea & British Art Come Together to Celebrate The Met
We've partnered with The Metropolitan Museum of Art to create a few blends that are as delightful as works of art!
Tea Traditions
Chinese Tea Traditions
Read about Chinese tea traditions where tea has been an integral part of the culture for centuries, and learn how to host a Chinese tea ceremony.
Tea Traditions
Tea Like the Brits
Drink tea like the British monarchy with these tips on a beloved British tradition, the afternoon tea ceremony. Learn the history of this national institution and discover how you can create your v...
Tea Traditions
Japanese Tea Ceremony
One of the most famous ceremonies in the world, the Japanese tea ceremony is a complex ritual rich with meaning and tradition. Learn about its history and what makes a Japanese tea ceremony special.
Tea Traditions
The Language of Tea: Understanding Tea Traditions From Around the World
One of our favorite things about tea is its rich history and the cultural significance it holds in cities around the world. While we may speak different languages and observe different customs, tea...
Tea Traditions
Traditions of tea
We visited Pingling outside of Taipei in Taiwan. Our hosts were 3 generations of tea growers and merchants of Wenshan Baozhong Oolong. Also we were with George Shu our tea exporter whose family als...