Tea Trivia: What does Typhoo mean?
What does Typhoo mean? In the distinctive red box, Typhoo Tea is one of the most popular and recognizable brands in the world. But, few people know how the name originated and what it means. John Sumner was a grocer in Birmingham, England. He created the company and came up with the name. Typhoo is, [...]
Famous People in Tea History: Who is this?
Do you know this influential person in tea history? He was born in 1856 in Birmingham, England into a grocery business family. In 1903, he created one of the world’s most popular tea brands. If you are stumped, read below the image or click on the picture to see what he is associated with? John [...]
He Was Drinking Scottish Blend Tea When He Said This
James Boswell, Scottish lawyer, diarist, and author said: “I am so fond of tea that I could write a whole dissertation on its virtues. It comforts and enlivens without the risks attendant on spirituous liquors. Gentle herb! Let the florid grape yield to thee. Thy soft influence is a more safe inspirer of social joy.” [...]
Best Water Temperature for Your Tea
Here is a Tea Test. Should you make sure to fully boil the water for all types of tea? No. Different types of tea require the water to be at different temperatures. Black Tea – Water should be at a rolling boil Green Tea – Water should be about 160 degrees (bubbles begin to come [...]
Who is this? Famous People in Tea History
Do you know this person? This person started one of the most popular brands of tea from England. This person’s company produces a tea that was once awarded best cup of tea in England. For the answer, read below or click on the picture. This is Charles Taylor, who started Taylors of Harrogate Tea. He [...]
Famous Characters in Tea History: Who is this?
Do you know this person? This person is an important part of tea history. If you are stumped, click on the picture for a hint.
Famous Characters in Tea History: Who is this?
Do you know the below character? This is a very important part of the tea industry today. Represents one of the world’s most popular tea brands. If you are stumped, click monkey for a hint.
Tea Trivia: Who is this?
Do you know this person. Hint: Opened his first shop in Manchester, England. He started one of the world’s great tea companies. Image Courtesy of BBC News.
Tea Trivia: Answer for: Who is this?
Answer: Arthur Brooke, founder of PG Tips Tea. In 1869, tea dealer, Arthur Brooke, opened his first shop in Manchester, England, where he sold tea, coffee and sugar. Brooke’s early slogan was “good tea unites good company, exhilarates the spirits, opens the heart, banishes restraint from conversation and promote happiest purposes of social intercourse.” Arthur [...]
Tea Trivia: Is it ok to re-boil water to make tea?
Have a cup of Typhoo Tea and ponder the answer to this tea trivia. Answer: No. To make a great cup of tea, the water must contain oxygen. When you boil the same water more than once, all the oxygen in the water is removed. But, please conserve, only boil the exact amount of water [...]
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