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We try to source our material as naturally as possible. If the tea has the term "Organic" in its title, then its a material with organic certificate; if it has "Natural Farming" in its title, then it is organically grown without a certificate; if it has "Wild" in its title, then it is wildly grown; if none of these terms appeared in the title, then it is a conventionally grown material which will have applied pesticides and herbicide in a safe quantity. We try to source our material as naturally as possible. If the tea has the term "Organic" in its title, then its a material with organic certificate; if it has "Natural Farming" in its title, then it is organically grown without a certificate; if it has "Wild" in its title, then it is wildly grown; if none of these terms appeared in the title, then it is a conventionally grown material which will have applied pesticides and herbicide in a safe quantity.

Touring a Historical Black Tea Processing Facility - Part I - Reviving Past Glories!

Taiwan, in modern times is famous for its Oolong tea, but in the first half of the 20th century was a major producer of Black Tea (since the middle of Japanese Era 1899-1945).  By the 1970's the labor costs were rising quickly, and the political significance of Republic of China was decreasing....

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How to Make Instant Ice Tea the Gong Fu Way!

We know it is summer, and drinking a hot cup of tea might not be as desirable as it during the autumn or winter months.  As a result, an old dog decide to share his little secret of how to make an instant ice tea with your teapot.  As we...

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