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Holiday Gifts for the Refined Tea Drinker

Do you have a tea connoisseur in the family, or a friend who truly appreciates the art of fine tea? At Arogya Tea we have some very distinguished teas and specialty teaware that any discerning tea drinker will love. With the holidays coming up, check out our recommendations for the refined tea drinker.

Exceptional Teas from our Collection

If you are looking for a truly spectacular and unique artisan tea, here are four exceptional teas from our collection. These represent note-worthy highlights that are not to be missed!

How to Store Tea

In general, the shelf life of tea is about one year. A little less for fresh green teas and light oolongs, and longer for more oxidized teas like black tea. But one year is a good point of reference for most teas and tisanes. Learn to properly store tea to preserve the flavor and health benefits of your tea. These storage tips apply to all teas, except for pu’er tea – you’ll find a separate section about pu’er below. If you are interested in aging teas, which is only possible with certain types of tea, you can follow these storage tips.

Chinese Tea Eggs

A few months ago, our shiatsu therapist Suzy made some Chinese tea eggs for us to try. We immediately fell in love with this savory dish and wanted to share the recipe with you.

Tea eggs are a traditional snack in many parts of China. The ingredients are very simple: tea leaves, soy sauce or tamari, star anise, salt, and a touch of sugar. In cities like Shanghai or Beijing, you can find delicious tea eggs being served up by street vendors. It’s also common for parents to boil some up as a nourishing after school snack. Whenever Wei makes tea eggs, the unique and wonderful aroma of the tea leaves and spices simmering on the stove top transports her back to her childhood in Shanghai.

Enjoy these eggs anytime of day! Plus, if you’re looking for a unique appetizer, this dish might be your answer.

Our Liji Red Pu’er

We recently enjoyed a tasting of one of our most unique teas – a 2012 red pu’er made by the head tea master of Liji Gu Zhuang in Yunnan Province, China. In fact, we’re the only tea specialists in America to have an artisan red pu’er.

Brewing Pu’er Tea 101

Something we’re proud of here at Arogya is the fact we’re the only authentic, artisan pu’er tea distributor in the United States. Wei, who grew up in China, has spent the last 10 years cultivating direct relationships with producers in Yunnan Province, therefore avoiding any middle party between the source and the cup.

From Plant to Cup – How Tea is Produced

A Bit About the Story of Tea

Tea has a fascinating history that has been interwoven through countless cultures in different ways over many centuries. The following is only a taste of how Nature’s finest brew has touched, influenced, and inspired humanity over time.

4 Wholesome Reasons to Drink Pu’er Tea

Last week, we wrote a bit about our artisan Liji Pu’er Tea Collection. Today, we’re excited to share more about how sipping pu’er tea can benefit your health and wellbeing.

Unlike other teas, pu’er undergoes a unique process of microbial fermentation that actually increases its healing properties.

Here are 4 ways moderate consumption of good quality pu’er, like our Liji brand, can benefit you:

Liji Pu’er : Artisan Tea For The New Year

Are you looking to broaden your horizons when it comes to tea in the New Year? If so, read on!

Today, we’re excited to share about our artisan Liji Pu’er Tea Collection, which is handcrafted by the tea masters of the Liji Gu Zhuang tradition in Jinggu, a small town in Yunnan Province of China.