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The Wider World of Tea

Two specific experiences made curious about the wider world of tea.

I grew up enjoying a cup of Lipton tea with milk and sugar. Sometimes, we’d have Tetley tea at a relative’s house. As far as I knew, tea always came in tea bags with very small, broken leaves. (These styles of tea, by the way, are great for making a hearty, malty cup of tea good with milk.)

cup of tea with milk in a white mug with yellow details next to a white and green cloth napkin

I also assumed almost everyone drank tea with milk unless they were drinking iced tea.

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How to Make Sparkling Tea from Concentrate or Cold Brewed in Seltzer

I *love* sparkling tea. By that, I mean Camellia sinensis prepared with seltzer. (Depending on where you live, you might call it carbonated water, soda water, or something else.) This post shares some tips for making sparkling tea at home. (This post was updated on 7/17/25.)

Darjeeling Sparkling Tea
Sparkling Darjeeling tea at 29B Teahouse in August of 2019