How Much Caffeine Is in My Tea?
Tea 101

How Much Caffeine Is in My Tea?

We all have different reasons we drink tea. While some drink it to wind down, others drink it to perk up. Some may simply enjoy the warm, comforting qualities of this ancient beverage while others ...
17 Teas That Satisfy the Most Common Cravings
Tea Discovery

17 Teas That Satisfy the Most Common Cravings

Although it feels as though winter will never end, spring’s warmer weather is creeping closer. Bulky sweater season is coming to a close, but it’s not getting to the gym that has us shaking in our ...
All About the Japanese Tea Regions
Tea Regions

All About the Japanese Tea Regions

Harney & Sons Fine Tea has been importing Japanese teas directly from Japan for over 35 years, and the family has decades-long personal relationships with the best tea growers in the industry. ...
Teafluencers: Monica Ketchum
Teafluencers

Teafluencers: Monica Ketchum

Inspired by her family and her faith, Monica Ketchum started her blog Momma Meets World 2 years ago in the hopes that she could be a source of encouragement to other mamas out there. Read on the le...
How Does Harney & Sons Rate Their Tea?
Tea 101

How Does Harney & Sons Rate Their Tea?

Michael Harney is a master tea buyer and blender for more than 25 years, a published author and educator and the Mike behind all the Mike’s Tea Ratings you see on our site. These ratings are based ...
10 Ways to Reuse Tea Tins To Get More Organized In The New Year
Tea 101

10 Ways to Reuse Tea Tins To Get More Organized In The New Year

No matter what your new year’s resolution is, getting more organized will help you set your intentions for 2019. But don't run out to the store for storage bins just yet. You can organize your home...
Teafluencers: Polar Buranasatit
Teafluencers

Teafluencers: Polar Buranasatit

Meet Polar Buranasatit, our December Teafluencer. He's a window display artist, visual display specialist and a 2018 PAVE Rising Star Award finalist who was born with a passion for merchandising. ...
Not Your Typical New Year’s Resolution: 5 Rare Teas to Try in 2019
Tea Discovery

Not Your Typical New Year’s Resolution: 5 Rare Teas to Try in 2019

As 2018 comes to an end and we begin to prepare ourselves for the New Year, we often find ourselves thinking about what we are going to do in 2019 to make this year better than the last. If you’re ...
Harney & Sons Taste of 2018
Tea Discovery

Harney & Sons Taste of 2018

2018 has been quite a year at Harney & Sons. We created dozens of new teas (55 to be exact!) and love each and every one. We especially love the ones created by you, our #HarneyTeaTribe. Read o...
Teafluencers: Constance Castillo
Teafluencers

Teafluencers: Constance Castillo

Meet Constance, a film director and artist who claims she has the best job in the world. To her, being an artist is a form of expression that allows her to be herself. She is driven by the idea tha...
Harney Gift Exchange Guide
Holidays

Harney Gift Exchange Guide

Whether you need a silly white elephant gift or are someone’s secret Santa, we have presents for everyone on your list. Read on for 5 awesome ideas for your next gift exchange!
The Harneys Invite You to Dinner: 5 Holiday Recipes With Tea
Holidays

The Harneys Invite You to Dinner: 5 Holiday Recipes With Tea

We narrowed it down to a few of our favorite recipes from The Tea Cookbook to help you create a mouthwatering meal for the important people in your life. Many of these recipes are staples on our fa...
Teafluencers: Dorothy Shain
Teafluencers

Teafluencers: Dorothy Shain

Inspired by her travels and the people she meets along the way, Dorothy Shain found her artistic passions through her connection to the world and the experiences she has faced. We had the opportuni...
The ABC’s of Brewing Harney Tea
Tea 101

The ABC’s of Brewing Harney Tea

While making tea can be achieved almost anywhere with simple ingredients, there are some niceties – some would say necessities – to brewing a perfect pot, a magnificent mug and a comforting cup. We...
Guide to Tea: Tea Terms
Tea 101

Guide to Tea: Tea Terms

Our goal with creating this tea glossary is to help demystify tea and the words used to describe it. We recommend bookmarking this page so you can refer to it when questions arise or print it off a...
7 Fall Tea Flavors You Need to Try This Autumn
Seasonal

7 Fall Tea Flavors You Need to Try This Autumn

While we love spending our summer days sipping iced tea on our front porch, there is nothing better than wrapping your body in a warm sweater and your hands around a mug of your favorite fall-flavo...
Guide To Tea - 10 Year Anniversary
Lifestyle

Guide To Tea - 10 Year Anniversary

10 years ago, Penguin Press published "Harney & Sons Guide to Tea". My father, Mike Harney had worked on it for 2 years and he loved his labor. It has stood the test of time (at least the last ...
Test Your Tea Expertise
Lifestyle

Test Your Tea Expertise

Want to test your tea knowledge? Download this crossword from our 2018 catalog and see how extensive your tea vocabulary and knowledge of the Harney family really is. We recommend using a pencil fo...
Teafluencers: Dr. William Li
Teafluencers

Teafluencers: Dr. William Li

Dr. William Li is the CEO, president, and medical director of an organization dedicated to creating a healthier world through angiogenesis, the process our body uses to grow blood vessels. Dr. Li’s...
Tea-traditions-around-the-world
Tea Traditions

The Language of Tea: Understanding Tea Traditions From Around the World

One of our favorite things about tea is its rich history and the cultural significance it holds in cities around the world. While we may speak different languages and observe different customs, tea...
harney-decaf-tea
Tea 101

How Is Tea Decaffeinated?

There are two different ways to decaffeinate tea, each with their pros and cons. At Harney and Sons, we use Carbon Dioxide (CO2), also known as the natural method. Read on to learn more about our d...
Harney & Sons Tea in Japan Trip
Travel

Harney & Sons Tea in Japan Trip

Join the Harney family for a one of a kind tea-centered tour of Japan. Harney & Sons Fine Tea has been importing tea directly from Japan for over 35 years, and the family has decades-long perso...
Harney Happy Hour: Green Tea Margarita
Recipes

Harney Happy Hour: Green Tea Margarita

Salt or no salt? That is the question. Our Green Tea Margarita is giving the classic marg a run for its money. Made with tequila, limoncello, and our Organic Green With Citrus & Ginkgo Fresh Br...
Teafluencers: Elvira Cardenas
Teafluencers

Teafluencers: Elvira Cardenas

Born and raised in Colombia, Elvira Cardenas moved to the United States in 1996, at the age of 20. After settling in the area, she became a tea packer at Harney & Sons where she worked closely ...
What is Yaupon Tea?
Tea 101

What is Yaupon Tea?

Yaupon is the only wild-grown North American plant that is naturally caffeinated. Although Native Americans were the first to discover yaupon it was forgotten for many decades. This black tea was ...
Harney Happy Hour: Pomegranate Oolong Mule
Recipes

Harney Happy Hour: Pomegranate Oolong Mule

Made with fresh pomegranate juice, vodka, and our Pomegranate Oolong Fresh Brewed Iced Tea, this cocktail is truly one in a mule-ion. We love sippin’ on this refreshing libation while listening to ...
Posh as it gets
Travel

Posh as it gets

John Harney’s years of hard work got our teas into the Dorchester. Who would think that one of the best hotels in London would use our teas? John Harney!
harney-blueberry-green-tea-mojito
Recipes

Harney Happy Hour: Blueberry Green Tea Mojito

Is there anything more refreshing than a mojito in the summer? We’ve put a twist on the classic recipe and added some of our delicious Blueberry Green Fresh Brewed Iced Tea for a truly unique summe...
Tea with Jane
Travel

Tea with Jane

We have worked with Jane Pettigrew for over 30 years and enjoyed every minute. She spoke at our early Tea Summits. We are so happy that she has developed the U.K. Tea Academy into the best tea scho...
Tour of Our Millerton, New York Factory
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Tour of Our Millerton, New York Factory

We’re taking you inside our 90,000 square foot factory located in Millerton, New York to give you a unique view of our process through the eyes of an artist. Follow along as we take you from tastin...