Tag: the perfect cup
-
How Do You Gongfu: The Perfect Cup
The Gongfu tea brewing method is a traditional Chinese method that involves brewing tea leaves in a small teapot, typically made of clay or porcelain. This method is designed to extract the maximum flavor and aroma from the tea leaves.
-
Hibiscus and Black History: From Sorrel to Jamaica
Hibiscus tea is pretty popular nowadays. This is probably because it’s packed with potential benefits like reducing blood pressure, lowering cholesterol, and even possibly preventing cancer. But hibiscus drinks have actually been used around the world for a long, long time. They began in Africa, traveling around the world via the slave trade. Today, they…
-
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…
-
Espresso Yourself with a Dirty Tea Latte!
Celebrate National Espresso Day Your Way (Without giving up your favorite Moody blend) Even the most die-hard tea fans could occasionally use an extra boost of caffeine, but you don’t have to give up your tea for coffee! Aside from switching out your tea for a higher caffeine blend, there is another way you can…
-
Try a Tea Cappuccino on National Cappuccino Day!
If you’re a coffee lover, chances are you’ve tried a cappuccino. The smooth, creamy milk foam gives this drink its signature texture and is what differentiates it from many of it’s similar coffee based counterparts. If you haven’t tried one, no worries – now is the perfect time! Coffee drinker or not, did you know…
-
The Tea On Cold-Brew Teas – A Scam?
Cold-brew teas are all the rage right now, and tons of companies are marketing their own cold-brew blends. These big name brands (rhymes with “vinings” and “Tavid’s” if you catch our drift…) claim these blends make the best iced tea – less bitter, smoother, and more flavorful than regular tea blends. In fact, one brand…
-
All About Rooibos with Moody Teas: Health Benefits
You’ve heard of Rooibos “tea” but do you really know what it is? It is not considered tea, since it doesn’t come from the Camellia Sinensis plant. It’s actually a caffeine-free herbal infusion (also known as a tisane) made from leaves of a shrub native to South Africa. We’ve gathered all the best facts, tips and tricks…