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Welcome to the Grey’s Teas blog. It focuses on high-grade loose leaf teas from around the world. We hope these will be of interest to you and help you discover more about the teas you enjoy most. Please use the drop-down menu above to choose the category of post that interests you most or feel free to just browse using the post snippets on this and the following pages.
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Famous China Teas
Read more: Famous China TeasFamous China Teas: Tribute Teas presented to the Chinese emperors China is justly famous for its magnificent teas, whether these be black, green, oolong, yellow or white. In particular however are the Famous China Teas, which should be experienced by all lovers of China teas. Tribute teas, as they used to be known, were produced…
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Tea in the War: Did tea help secure Victory in Europe?
Read more: Tea in the War: Did tea help secure Victory in Europe?Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of VE Day, 8th May 2025 In a small way tea did help secure victory for British forces as a significant part of the allied war effort. Tea in the war was and remains a cultural icon, refreshing and fortifying the Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force in combat operations…
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Teas for Summer
Read more: Teas for SummerWhy does hot tea cool us down? Whilst tea is best drunk really hot it is also very cooling on a warm summer’s day. By slightly raising our temperature it causes us to perspire more, hence triggering the body’s natural cooling mechanism. Which teas are best? We would emphasise however that light-bodied teas tend to…
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What is Earl Grey Tea?
Read more: What is Earl Grey Tea?Earl Grey tea is the UK’s most popular tea blend after English Breakfast. What is Earl Grey tea? It is a scented tea, a blend of black tea and oil of bergamot, extracted from the thick, oil-rich peel of an Italian citrus fruit, grown mainly in Calabria. It is thought to be to be a…
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Geographical Indication for Tea
Read more: Geographical Indication for TeaGeographical Indication for Tea: aiming to protect consumers and producers of unique teas Geographical Indication (GI) is recognised by various bodies and applies to products and their processes of production uniquely associated with a designated area such as Champagne, Roquefort, Cornish Pasties and Melton Mowbray Pork Pies. Geographic Indication for tea is established and becoming…
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Silver Teaware
Read more: Silver TeawareSilver teaware: the ultimate luxury from which to serve good tea. From its earliest days when tea was introduced to Britain (in 1644) and Europe when tea was a hugely expensive luxury, locked away in tea chests, the beverage has been served in silver teaware appropriate for the expense of the tea and the wealth…
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Japanese tea
Read more: Japanese teaJapanese Tea: an Insight Here we give an insight into Japanese tea. These teas are highly acclaimed, often noted for their greenness, smooth taste and grassy character. The main Japanese tea producing regions are Shizuoka and Kagoshima in the south. Most Japanese teas are produced there: Sencha, Bancha, Gyokuro, Kabusecha as well as Kamairicha. Kyoto also…
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China Keemun Black Teas – an introduction.
Read more: China Keemun Black Teas – an introduction.Keemun, from Qimen county in Anhui Province, is one of China’s ten famous teas. Previously known as Tribute Teas, keemun was Britain’s favourite tea in the nineteenth century. These black teas are known as the ‘Burgundy of teas’ for their winey character, floral notes and orchid aroma. They were first produced in the 1870s using…
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Assam Tea Introduction
Read more: Assam Tea IntroductionAssam Tea: an Introduction to these malty teas Let us give you an introduction to Assam tea. It is from Assam Province’s Brahamaptra valley of northern India. Assam teas are renown for their strength, body and maltiness and have a real depth of taste that is becoming increasingly appealing to those who demand flavour in…
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Historic tea locations in London
Read more: Historic tea locations in LondonBelow we list a number of tea locations scattered around the City of London, some dating back centuries. They are significant in terms or tea sourcing, trading and consumption as well as the expansion of tea growing nations in colonial times. The George Inn, 57 Borough High Street, a traditional galleried coaching inn dating back…
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Chinese Tea Growing Areas
Read more: Chinese Tea Growing AreasChinese Tea Growing Areas: The best in China In this new Chinese year of the tiger now is a good time to better appreciate those Chinese tea growing areas responsible for producing some of their unique teas. Chinese tea growing areas are the principle means of classifying Chinese teas. Sometimes a legend is quoted such as…
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What are the Benefits of Loose Tea?
Read more: What are the Benefits of Loose Tea?What are the Benefits of Loose Tea? Loose tea makes the best tea. That’s a bold statement you say. Why? Well, I’ll tell you why. Loose tea is larger leaf and, if you choose large leaf teas, they are even better than standard loose leaf teas. The reason is this: large leaf teas have a larger…
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Tea Etiquette
Read more: Tea EtiquetteTea Etiquette: Tea dos and don’ts An unwritten tea etiquette (until now). Have you ever wondered what is the correct way to drink tea? Have you ever looked at others and thought \’they shouldn\’t be doing that!\’ or even, embarrassingly, others looking disdainfully in your direction whilst you are enjoying tea in a grand hotel.…
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Arunachal Tea
Read more: Arunachal TeaArunachal tea is from the most north-easterly of India’s states Known as the Land of the Rising Sun, Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest population density of any state in India, having no cities and only around two dozen towns. The state is surrounded by Myanmar to the east, Bhutan to the west and Tibet to…
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What is Black Tea?
Read more: What is Black Tea?What is black tea – the tea that we drink most of the time? In the 17 century in England, tea was imported from China by sea. As the leaves were stored below the water line, the atmosphere was humid, black and warm. After several months of travel, the tea leaves had fermented and became…
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Christmas Teas
Read more: Christmas TeasChristmas Teas: which teas should I choose? No Christmas would be complete without some good Christmas teas to enjoy, no matter how many glasses of wine, champagne or liqueurs are drunk. In fact, several cups could quite conceivably be drunk so which should you choose at the various stages of this special day? Waking up…
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Introduction to Yunnan Tea
Read more: Introduction to Yunnan TeaIntroduction to Yunnan Tea: from Yunnan province, south-west China Yunnan is a region having a border with Laos and Burma, extending north towards the Himalayas. This borderland is a craggy, mountainous area of thick jungle. It is considered the birthplace of tea with native tea trees growing wild – some reputed to be as much…
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Herbal teas and their health benefits.
Read more: Herbal teas and their health benefits.Herbal teas and their health benefits: their qualities listed. Why drink Herbal teas? Despite the enormous variety of black, green, oolong and white teas available from many celebrated tea growing areas, the long acknowledged health benefits of herbal teas have become more widely appreciated. Many of these have distinctive and attractive tastes and aromas which…
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Where poll results got it wrong!
Read more: Where poll results got it wrong!Of course, your poll results must have been correct! We have long run a tea poll on various tea-related issues. These polls are sometimes run with the intention of better understanding the needs of loose leaf tea enthusiasts and those who enjoy single-origin teas. Sometimes we just want to offer a bit of entertainment once…
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Serving Tea
Read more: Serving TeaServing tea: loose leaf tips for tea rooms When serving tea it is important to follow a few points to ensure that your good loose leaf tea is given due justice in its preparation. Too often tea can be disappointing when drunk away from home and so we have noted these points – which may…
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