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Typhoo Cuts Jobs at UK Factory

A report in the Liverpool Daily Post indicates Typhoo has cut 69 jobs at its tea factory in England.
Accordng to Typhoo, layoffs are needed to cut costs and bring the company back to profitability. About 320 workers are employed at the factory in Moreton, England.

Oscar-Winning Actress Only Drinks Williamson Tea

Can you guess the identity of the Oscar-winning actress that only drinks Williamson Tea?
This actress told the UK Guardian Newspaper, “I always start my day in the same way. I am devoted to tea; it’s something I’ve always loved ever since I was really quite little.” She added, “I am absolutely fascistic about how [...]

Drought and High Demand Causes Tea Prices to Rise

More information on this subject can be found in an article in the Telegraph (UK) Newspaper.
Due in part to increasing demand and a poor harvest, the price of many teas is set to rise.
Drought has effected the important tea growing countries of India, Kenya and Sri Lanka. Demand for tea also has increased internationally. [...]

Can Your Cup of Tea Make the World Better?

Can your cup of tea help to make the world a better place?   Yes, it can.
Many of the world top tea companies are helping workers and protecting the environment by participating in the Ethical Tea Partnership, Fair Trade Foundation and Rainforest Alliance.
Ethical Tea Partnership monitors living and working conditions on tea estates, with the aim [...]

Woman Gets Shot in Head and Still Makes Cup of Tea

Those tea drinking women in Mississippi are tough, very tough.
A woman in Jackson County, Mississippi was shot in the head and survived. Amazingly, she was conscious when police arrived. The woman was confused and holding a bandage. But she was alert enough to make herself a cup of tea and even offered a [...]

PG Tips Tea is Pop Singer’s Favorite

Another pop singer recently raved about her favorite tea, PG Tips.  Appearing on FOX All Access, Nicole Scherzinger of the group Pussycat Dolls told how much she loves PG Tips and how it gives her boost when performing.
You can see the whole interview on video at popdirt.com.

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 to the top)
White Tea – [...]

1 in 10 Dream of Opening a Tea Shop

How much do people enjoy tea?  According to a recent story in Scotland’s Scotsman newspaper, one in 10 residents of the United Kingdom dream of opening a tea shop.   We think a lot of people in the US would want to open a tea shop, but the number may be a little lower than 1 [...]

More Madura Tea Soon

Madura Tea is back in the US. We will soon have more stock of Madura Tea and even adding some new varieties.
The Madura Green Tea with Papaya is particularly good and a favorite around our office.
Many tea drinkers know about English, Irish, or Chinese tea. But, most are unfamiliar with Australian tea. Founded in 1978, [...]

Rolling Stones Drink PG Tips

Just like us, the Rolling Stones are big fans of PG Tips tea.
An article at the web site of British music magazine NME, reveals some of the details of what the Stones require when touring.
When touring, the Stone require a steady supply of PG Tips and HP Sauce.
You can read more about life on the [...]

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