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Brush up on Your Tea Terms

Being a loyal tea drinker requires mastering the tea lexicon. Over my three decades as a tea professional, I’ve answered countless customer questions as they attempt to communicate their preferences when ordering tea. Here are eight common terms that need to be in your teatime vocabulary.

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