What are Botanical's?

This group of herbs can be combined with other tea selections to enhance their flavors/or add medicinal benefits.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF BOTANICALS

2737 B.C.
Tea was first discovered by the second emperor Shen Nung in China.
618-907 A.D.
During the T'ang Dynasty tea becomes the most popular drink in China
1650 A.D.
Tea was first recorded being imported in the US into the dutch settlement of New Amsterdam, later renamed New York, where it gained popularity.
1670 A.D.
It wasn't until 2 decades later, after tea was being imported into Amsterdam, that the English colonist of Boston became aware of it. Where it soon took off in a craze.

HOW TO STEEP

Some botanical’s can be steeped or used as seasoning. See individual items for details!

Save Your Leaves

Dependent on botanical.

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Cup of Tea is your community tea house.  If you are looking for loose-leaf tea and ways to steep it, we have everything you need. You can also enjoy a pot of hot tea, a glass of iced tea, or a custom tea latte in our shop or on the go.

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