June 20th, 2011 by Bliss Dake
After water tea is the most popular beverage consumed in the world. That may be a surprise for many living in the U.S. who only drink tea when they are sick or looking to chill out or relax. Of course, iced tea is consumed by the gallons here in the South and in refrigerated icy bottles drunk up like soda pop. But, good old fashioned hot tea reigns supreme in many parts of the world when it comes to what people (more…)
August 25th, 2009 by Bliss Dake
Steeped in History: The Art of Tea, an exhibition running from August 16-November 29, 2009 at the Fowler Museum at UCLA, sheds light on the history of tea as it traveled through Asia, Europe and America. Tea’s impact on the cultures of these three continents is reflected in visual arts that include ceramics, textiles, painting and drawings. The Fowler exhibit presents a collection of art that includes rare Chinese ceramics and paintings, 18th- and 19th-centuery Japanese ceramics and prints, English and Colonial American paintings, vintage photos and documents and more. (more…)
April 20th, 2009 by Bliss Dake
Steeping loose leaf tea in water has not always been the dominant method of tea preparation. Prior to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in ancient China, the tea brick, compressed tea made of ground or whole tea leaves pressed into a block form using a mold, was one of the most popular forms of tea produced and consumed. People also commonly used tea bricks as currency. Today, the legacy of tea bricks lives on – you can find a variety of compressed black teas, green teas, pu-erh teas and more. (more…)
Welcome to the official blog of Mighty Leaf Tea. Mighty Leaf was born for the sole purpose of delighting the senses and infusing life into an ancient indulgence. Our artisan philosophy of tea embodies the idea that the ancient ritual of tea has broader and deeper meaning that is more than ripe for modern discovery. Our vision of the tea experience is rooted in the art of meticulously handcrafting whole leaf teas and creating signature blends that infuse the senses while capturing the sweet essence of the drink.
