There's no mistaking it — tea is the new "it" drink. We're not talking about the old bags of orange pekoe; the world of tea is expanding. There are many gourmet loose-leaf tea shops in shopping ...

My hunt for “great Chai Tea at home” was answered by an excellent mother-daughter team I discovered online. They make a Chai Tea blend along with other loose-leaf teas.

It's a simple process: Walk up to the kiosk, pick out your ingredients, watch your tea get brewed, and take a sip of your custom blend, all in about 30 seconds.

This Rosedale tea shop has been offering loose-leaf teas since 1997. Peruse the shelves that are filled with stacked tins of rare blends and ornate teapots, or custom blend your own teas to take home.

Why Loose Leaf Tea Is Better Than Tea Bags Brewing herbs is as simple as pouring water (160-180°F for hot tea) over the dried flowers or leaves in a vessel, brewing or steeping, and draining ...

The agency says loose-leaf tea products may be unsafe due to possible salmonella contamination. The affected products include Organic Tulsi Tea Blend (Holy Basil) and Organic OM Tea Blend.