Basics of Tea

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Trying to find a substitute for coffee or soda? Try tea! Learn all about the various teas with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free video series.

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Exploring Teas
Try teas according to what other beverage are consumed. Learn more about exploring different teas with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free video.

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Identify Tea Quality
Tea quality can be identified by aroma. Learn more about tea quality with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free video.

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Identifying Tea Types
There are two types of green tea. Learn more about different types of tea with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free video.

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Measure Tea Density
Some teas are very dense. Learn more about tea with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free video.

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Storing Tea
Keep tea in an airtight, light free container. Learn more about storing tea with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free video.

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Tea & Caffeine
Different teas contain different amounts of caffeine. Learn more about caffeine content in tea with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free video.

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Tea Health Benefits
Tea contains thousands of antioxidants. Learn more about tea health benefits with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free video.

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Tea Shelf Life
Certain teas can last as long at 10 years. Learn more about tea shelf life and storage with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free video.

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Types of Tea
There are six main categories of tea in the United States. Learn more about the different types of tea with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free video.

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What Is Herbal Tea?
Herbal teas are not made from tea plants. Learn more about herbal teas with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free video.

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What Is the Camellia Sinensis?
The Camellia Sinensis is another name for tea plant. Learn more about the Camellia Sinensis with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free video.

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What Is Yerba Mate Tea?
Yerba Mate tea is caffeinated. Learn more about Yerba Mate tea with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free video.

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What Tea Plant Parts are Used?
Different tea plant parts produce different teas. Learn more about tea plants with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free video.

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When Tea Was Discovered
Tea's time of discovery cannot be pinned down. Learn more about when tea was discovered with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free video.

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Where Does Tea Grow?
Tea plants are grown is over 45 countries. Learn more about where tea grows with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free video.

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Tags: plants, green, white, herbal, black, tea, caffeine, teas, mate, Yerba, Camellia, Sinensis

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Summary: Tea is characterized as the most mystical and healing of all the beverages. With the variety of flavors, tea seems to perfect drink for any occasion. As Chinese legend describes, tea originated by divine intervention. A legendary emperor was sitting in the grass sometime around 2737 B.C. As he was pondering life, he drank a bowl of boiling water when all of a sudden leaves blew into his bowl. When he looked down, he noticed that the water had started to change color. The ever inquisitive and curious monarch took a sip of the brew and was pleasantly surprised by its flavor and its restorative properties. However, due to the desire that tea arouses, one creation myth can not possibly be enough to explain the beginnings of tea. Another legend claims that the founder of the Zen school of Buddhism discovered the beverage. Regardless of truth to these myths, tea has played a significant role in Asian culture for centuries as a staple beverage, a curative and a symbol of status.

Learn all about the basics of tea from a tea lounge owner in this free video series. Learn how to measure tea density for the right taste, about tea shelf life, identify tea quality and about health benefits. She explains what Yerba Mate tea is and what the Camellia Sinensis is as well. You'll also get a short history lesson and information on different types of tea.

About the Expert

Expert: Kim Pham co-owns the Kaleisia Tea Lounge in Tampa. She has traveled extensively to cultivate her knowledge of tea, and she has learned the tea supply chain from start to finish. Through her business, Pham offers a wide range of workshops to share her love of tea with the community.