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Black Tea 101: Your Guide to the Bold, Beautiful World of Black Tea Here at Good Life Tea, we’re kind of obsessed with tea. Okay, really obsessed. With over 130 different types of loose-leaf teas, including more than 50 varieties of black tea (flavored, decaf, classic—you name it!), we take our steeping seriously. But don’t worry—we’re here to make learning about black tea fun, not stuffy. Think of us as your friendly tea sommeliers, ready to spill the tea (pun totally intended) on everything you need to know about this bold and beloved beverage. So, grab your favorite mug, settle...

Why We Ditched Tea Balls for Good—And Why You Should Too Ah, the tea ball—a relic from the past, much like bell-bottom jeans, disco fever, and the era when microwaving everything felt futuristic. While we appreciate a good throwback now and then, some things belong in history, and the tea ball is one of them. Here at Good Life Tea, we’re all about embracing the art of loose-leaf tea in its purest, most flavorful form. That means giving your tea leaves the space they deserve to unfurl, hydrate, and release their exquisite flavors. And, well… tea balls just don’t cut...

What is Tea Really Made Of? A Steep Dive Into Your Favorite Brew Hello, tea lovers! Here at Good Life Tea, we believe every sip of tea is a story waiting to unfold. But have you ever paused mid-sip and wondered, "What exactly is tea? Where does it come from? And how do these humble leaves transform into the delicious drink that graces my cup?" Grab your favorite mug, steep yourself a cozy brew, and let’s take a flavorful journey together. Meet the Star of the Show: The Tea Plant Allow us to introduce Camellia sinensis, the ultimate diva of the...

Back to Basics: Tea 101 – What Exactly Are You Sipping On? Welcome, tea lovers and soon-to-be tea enthusiasts! We’re so excited to kick off our blog series, Back to Basics: Tea 101, where we’ll steep your minds in the wonderful world of loose leaf tea. Today, we’re unraveling the tea-rrific mystery of tea types—what they are, where they come from, and how they end up in your cup. Trust us, by the end of this series, you’ll be much more well versed and never look at your tea the same way again. 🫖  First Things First: The Common Denominator...