Black History Month isn’t a marketing moment. It exists because Black history has been erased, minimized, and stripped of context for centuries. Tea is part of that history. From colonial trade monopolies to Black herbal traditions built out of necessity, tea and wellness didn’t emerge in neutral spaces. They were shaped by labor, exclusion, and…
We wouldn’t have tea without immigrants. The tea we drink today exists because people moved, across borders, across oceans, across generations. From the workers who built tea economies to the immigrants who carried tea rituals into new cities, cafés, and communities, tea has always been shaped by migration. For countless immigrant communities, tea is more…
Hey there, tea lovers! Ever wondered what’s up with those mysterious tea grades like FTGFOP or BOP? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Tea grading is all about sorting leaves by size, shape, and quality. Spoiler alert: it has nothing to do with flavor but can still tell you a lot about your brew. Back in…
Teavana once stood as a symbol of the booming specialty tea market, bringing loose-leaf blends and vibrant tea culture to malls across America. But behind the glitz of their iconic tins and exotic names lay a story of bold ambition, corporate missteps, and lessons for every tea enthusiast. In this edition of ‘Spilling the Tea,’…