Tea Facts

Discover tea varieties, brewing techniques, and health benefits. From green tea to oolong and beyond.

Easy Taro Milk Tea – Top 3 FAQ Answered

Easy Taro Milk Tea – Top 3 FAQ Answered

What is Taro? Taro (pronounced"tah-row") is a plant that grows in the ground that is derived from the Colocasia Esculenta. It is known by many names, including dasheen, eddo, and Kalo. Although it's renowned for its purple color, it's also available in pink or white.  The main ingredient in taro milk tea. In fact, the trend of purple is taking off. When Starbucks introduced their first color, the purple "Unicorn Frappe" to the general public the drink quickly became popular and was eventually quickly sold out. But in the realm of tea bubbles, the most popular purple beverage has always been Taro Milk Tea.  The edible root…
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Sad But Epic History of Tea 101

Sad But Epic History of Tea 101

The history of tea goes to the beginning of China about 5 000 years ago. According to the legend in the year 2732 B.C. Emperor Shen Nung discovered tea when the leaves of a tree flew into the boiling water in his pot. He was immediately intrigued by the pleasant aroma of the resulting beverage and took a sip. Legend says that the Emperor felt a euphoric feeling when drinking the intriguing drink like the liquid was studying every inch of his body. Shen Nung named the brew "ch'a" which is a Chinese character meaning to examine or study. The year was 200 B.C. the Han Dynasty Emperor ruled that when talking about tea, a specific written symbol was required to depict wooden…
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