Tea Talk — tea harvesting

Five Types of Tea

Posted by Tony Noto on Jun 24, 2020

All tea comes from the same plant, Camellia sinensis, but there is a reason they are different. Uptown Tea Shop explores the five types of tea: White tea, Green tea, Oolong tea, Black tea, and Pu'erh tea, and how they are produced. In the process, you'll get a mini chemistry lesson about oxidation at no extra charge.

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Tea 101 - The Basics

Posted by Tony Noto on Jun 17, 2020

Tea is the second most consumed drink in the world. Though very popular, many don't know what tea actually is, how and where it's grown, or what's inside. This tea primer from Uptown Tea Shop will answer those questions and more. It's the perfect first step in one's tea journey and what every tea drinker should know.

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