Category: Tea 101

the health benefits of drinking white tea

The Benefits to Drinking White Tea

White tea, made from the Camellia sinensis plant, is made from the buds and leaves that are picked when the plan has fine white hairs prior to the buds being fully open. The name...

health benefits of yerba mate tea

Health Benefits of Yerba Mate Tea

WHAT IS YERBA MATE? Yerba Mate is extremely popular in South America and is even noted for offering “the strength of coffee, the health benefits of tea and the euphoria of chocolate.” It is...

decorative tea party food

Tea Pairing with Food and Beverages

Tea Pairings We’ve all heard of wine and cheese pairings, but how often do we think of our pairing tea with other food or beverages?  Crumpets at tea time we know as a standard...

bergamot fruit

What is bergamot in Earl Grey?

Anyone who is familiar with Earl Grey tea knows the fragrant, citrusy scent and distinct flavor of bergamot. But what is it and where does it come from? Bergamot is a fragrant citrus fruit...

health benefits of white and green tea

Health Benefits of White Tea & Green Tea

White tea and green teas have wonderful health benefits, but what is the difference?  All things to think about when drinking a cup of The White Rabbits Tea! Both white and green teas come...

how to prepare matcha tea

How to Prepare Matcha Tea

To enjoy a traditional style matcha, make it your own little ceremony, by using a traditional bamboo scoop, bamboo whisk and a beautifully decorated ceremonial drinking bowl. But if you are just starting out...

how to prepare loose leaf tea

How to Prepare Your Tea for Drinking

Steeping is the process of soaking tea in liquid (usually water) to extract the flavors. When preparing tea for drinking, follow the guide below for the best results to achieve the optimal flavor according...