What is Tea?
Learn what tea is and its most common varieties.
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The online destination for enhancing your knowlege of gourmet tea.
Within each lesson you will find essential information and advice to deepen your tea expertise, followed by a brief review.
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		Learn what tea is and its most common varieties.
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		This lesson is about the different types of tea and how leaf processing creates them.
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		Learn about the ever popular herbal teas, also known as tisanes!
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		Tea brewing 101: Get the best brew from your leaves!
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		A tea and health benefits primer for you and your staff.
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		Learn how the different tea types are made: black, oolong, green and white.
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		Learn ancient tea lore to romance the leaf and build sales.
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		Read about the origins of the teabag and their pros and cons.
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		Learn about the fascinating components of tea that make it healthy.
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		Explore tea's special properties that balance energy with focus.
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		Take a deeper dive into the tea plant: camelia sinensis
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		Myth busting: Learn about the differences between caffeine in tea and coffee.
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		A handy primer on the different types of added flavorings that enhance tea's natural character.
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		Explore the similarities and differences between the world's most popular hot beverages.
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		Learn about the complex world of special certifications.
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		An in-depth look at the most delicate of all tea varieties: white tea.
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		Deepen your knowledge of green tea - one of the most popular tea varieties in the world.
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		All about oolongs- the most time consuming and complex teas to create.
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		Read about the effects of growing region, leaf style and more on America's most well-known tea type: Black tea
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		Demystify the most intriguing , rare and unusual tea type: Pu Erh.
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		Brush up on these popular herbals and learn which one is actually caffeinated.
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		Tea grades don't guarantee quality - learn why in this interesting lesson about measuring quality.
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		Let's explore more tea legends and histories and deepen our tea knowledge.
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		Examining the ways to leaflessly make tea in a hurry.
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		Detailed information on the science behind the benefits of tea.
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		Learn the professional process of tea tasting and how it can benefit your business.
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		Build your tea vocabulary with this lesson about talking tea and tea terminology.
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		This overview of common tea question will help your FAQ responses and expand your knowledge.
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		Be prepared for the inevitable tea and healthy questions with this handy lesson!
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		Examine the importance of both form and function in your teapots and explore the most common types.
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		Read about the history and advantages of classic Yixing Clay teapots.
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		Discover the traditions of Japanese cast iron tea ware, as beautiful as they are useful.
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		A deeper dive into the culture, background, and benfits of Yerba Mate.
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		From intricate ceremony to tasty lattes, learn all about MATCHA.
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		Get menu inspiration as we explore exotic and interesting tea drinks from around the world.
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		Learn about the history of iced tea and the easiest ways to make it.
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		Like fine wine, tea can be paired with food for an exquisite experience, learn more in this lesson.
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		Learn about the birthplace of tea and why its leaves are so revered by tea connoisseurs
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		Explore Japan's strong traditions and elaborate rituals in the celebration of tea.
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		Take a closer look at Chanoyu - Japan's artful tea ceremony.
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		Discover the history, beauty and complexity of Taiwan's high mountain teas.
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		Exploring Gong Fu - the formal Chinese tea ceremony.
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		From Darjeeling to Assam - learn about India's tea history and terroir.
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		Take a trip through Sri Lanka's popular teas and tea history.
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		Study this tea and health cheat sheet and be well prepared for customer questions.
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