Tag: history
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Best Books About Tea: National Author’s Day
Yesterday was National Author’s Day, so let’s sip, savor, and steep our way into the fascinating world of tea with a journey through the best books about tea! Whether you’re a seasoned tea connoisseur or a budding enthusiast, these books offer a window into the rich history, diverse cultures, and endless flavors of this beloved…
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Tea Cakes: A Celebration of Black History
February is Black History Month! While we celebrate black people year round, we’re still using this as an excuse to educate about black history! Today we’re writing about a piece of black history in the form of a food. This treat is quintessential to black history in the United States – tea cakes!
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Why We don’t Make Lunar New Year Teas
For the past few weeks you might’ve seen some of the teas released by various tea companies to celebrate Lunar New Year. From luxury brands to blends by Adagio, it seems like everyone has a Year of the Rabbit inspired offering. So, why not Moody Teas? While we’ve posted about the holiday, we haven’t released…
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A Brief History of Tea
Tea has a long and complex history, beginning in southwestern China and traveling across the globe via colonization. The first steps towards decolonizing the tea trade are to acknowledge the people who brought (and still bring) us tea, despite the colonization, racism, and abuse they have been subjected to. One of our missions as a…