Bubble Tea!
Tea 101

Bubble Tea!

Bubble tea has gained in popularity in recent years. Learn about its origins, how to make it yourself at home, and what makes it special.
What Is CTC?
Tea 101

What Is CTC?

CTC teas, which stands for crush, tear, curl or cut, tear, curl, are processed differently than orthodox teas. Learn the difference between CTC and other teas.
Beat the Heat: Iced Tea 101
Tea 101

Beat the Heat: Iced Tea 101

Discover different methods for making iced tea so you can always have a fresh brewed pitcher on hand this summer.
Happy Blendings: The Art of Creating Tea Blends
Recipes

Happy Blendings: The Art of Creating Tea Blends

Tips for making your own tea blends at home, mixing different types of teas, adding flavors or creating herbal blends.
Tea Cabinet Organization
Lifestyle

Tea Cabinet Organization

If your teas are taking over our pantry, get some inspiration on organizing your tea and decluttering your pantry.
Teas Take Flight
Tea 101

Teas Take Flight

Tea flights are a great way to try new teas and discover a new tea favorite. See what you need to make a tea flight at home and taste like a pro.
Tea Strainers 101
Lifestyle

Tea Strainers 101

Tea strainers and infusers make brewing loose-leaf teas easy no matter where you are. Discover their history and usefulness.
Show Us Your Teapots!
Lifestyle

Show Us Your Teapots!

Teapots date back to the 13th century, but they’re just as popular today as ever. Discover the history of teapots and share your favorite.
Milk in Tea
Tea 101

Milk in Tea

Whether you take milk in your tea or not, discover the history of milky tea and learn about the long-standing debate of whether milk goes in the cup first or tea does. Read about milk teas around t...
Does Tea Go Stale?
Tea 101

Does Tea Go Stale?

Uncertain about the best ways to store tea? Discover the do’s and don’ts of proper tea storage to keep your Harney tea as fresh as the day it was packaged.
Loose Leaf, Sachet or Teabag?
Tea 101

Loose Leaf, Sachet or Teabag?

Learn the difference between brewing loose leaf tea, tea in sachets and teabags and how they impact your tea-drinking experience.
What Is Fair Trade?
Lifestyle

What Is Fair Trade?

Harney & Sons Tea is proud to support Fair Trade Certified farmers and products, and here’s why. Learn more about what Fair Trade Certified means.
Reasons to Quit Your Coffee/Soda Habit for Tea
Tea 101

Reasons to Quit Your Coffee/Soda Habit for Tea

When it comes to choosing coffee, soda or tea, there are well-documented reasons why drinking tea is better for your health (and your soul!).
5 Habits Every Tea Drinker Should Have
Tea 101

5 Habits Every Tea Drinker Should Have

Ready to get the most out of your love of tea? Here are five habits tea drinkers can incorporate into your life that will enhance and enrich your tea time.
Caffeine & Tea: Get the Facts from Emeric Harney
Tea 101

Caffeine & Tea: Get the Facts from Emeric Harney

Learn more about the relationship between tea and caffeine from Emeric Harney, as well as bust a few myths. There is a tea for you whether you're looking for a boost in the morning or to reduce you...
10 Common Tea Questions Answered
Tea 101

10 Common Tea Questions Answered

Tea has been consumed for thousands of years and has been grown in almost every corner of the globe. With its extensive history, the tea industry can be rather intimidating to enter. We hope that o...
How Much Caffeine Is in My Tea?
Tea 101

How Much Caffeine Is in My Tea?

We all have different reasons we drink tea. While some drink it to wind down, others drink it to perk up. Some may simply enjoy the warm, comforting qualities of this ancient beverage while others ...
How Does Harney & Sons Rate Their Tea?
Tea 101

How Does Harney & Sons Rate Their Tea?

Michael Harney is a master tea buyer and blender for more than 25 years, a published author and educator and the Mike behind all the Mike’s Tea Ratings you see on our site. These ratings are based ...
10 Ways to Reuse Tea Tins To Get More Organized In The New Year
Tea 101

10 Ways to Reuse Tea Tins To Get More Organized In The New Year

No matter what your new year’s resolution is, getting more organized will help you set your intentions for 2019. But don't run out to the store for storage bins just yet. You can organize your home...
The ABC’s of Brewing Harney Tea
Tea 101

The ABC’s of Brewing Harney Tea

While making tea can be achieved almost anywhere with simple ingredients, there are some niceties – some would say necessities – to brewing a perfect pot, a magnificent mug and a comforting cup. We...
Guide to Tea: Tea Terms
Tea 101

Guide to Tea: Tea Terms

Our goal with creating this tea glossary is to help demystify tea and the words used to describe it. We recommend bookmarking this page so you can refer to it when questions arise or print it off a...
harney-decaf-tea
Tea 101

How Is Tea Decaffeinated?

There are two different ways to decaffeinate tea, each with their pros and cons. At Harney and Sons, we use Carbon Dioxide (CO2), also known as the natural method. Read on to learn more about our d...
What is Yaupon Tea?
Tea 101

What is Yaupon Tea?

Yaupon is the only wild-grown North American plant that is naturally caffeinated. Although Native Americans were the first to discover yaupon it was forgotten for many decades. This black tea was ...
how-to-brew-iced-tea
Recipes

How to Brew Iced Tea

It is officially summer and we are hot. Like, super hot. As much as we love sipping on our warm teas throughout the day, we have come to terms with the fact that the temperatures outside do not all...
The Ultimate Tea Brewing Guide: How to Make 7 Different Types of Tea
Tea 101

The Ultimate Tea Brewing Guide: How to Make 7 Different Types of Tea

Discover our distinctly different types of tea we offer, white, green, darjeeling, herbal, oolong, matcha, and black tea, and follow the brewing instructions to learn how to make the perfect pot o...
How to Brew Matcha Tea + 2 Fruit Matcha Flavors for Spring
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How to Brew Matcha Tea + 2 Fruit Matcha Flavors for Spring

Matcha tea, originally used for the Japanese Tea Ceremony, has been around for thousands of years but has just recently gained popularity in the United States. Made only from premium Tencha tea le...
Your Tea Tastes Great Because of Science
Tea 101

Your Tea Tastes Great Because of Science

Have you ever wondered how tea gets its different hues and flavors? Or what factors might come into play to create the perfect brew? Some of it comes down to science. Earlier this year, I was inter...
How to Brew Black Tea
Tea 101

How to Brew Black Tea

Tea is deeply personal, so it’s no surprise everyone likes to enjoy it in their own particular way. Watch the video below or read on to learn how to make the perfect cup of black tea! Black tea br...