Bean and Leaf

All’s Fair in Trade & Coffee?

admin — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:23:07 +0000

'Fair' trade broken down from every side.

The South’s Sweetest Tradition

admin — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:20:51 +0000

Deep in the heart of Dixie there are some traditions so unique to the region that they’re just plain curious from an outside perspective. Hush puppies and grits are two menu mysteries to many an out-of-towner. But sweet tea – that sweet, sultry glass of smooth deliciousness found on most tables in the South at any meal, any season – is the vital staple in the diet of any Southerner. Beyond the borders of the Mason-Dixon Line, many people remain in the dark about the South’s drink of choice. More than likely, they’ve also never tried it. The South’s unique hold over sweet tea brings up lots of questions about its origins – and why it isn’t more popular anywhere else on Earth.

Old Wilmington Tea Company

admin — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:17:29 +0000

Lourie and Kit Cosper were both ready to switch career paths. They began talking about things that interest them and finally settled on tea. The Cospers are now certified tea professionals operating the Old Wilmington Tea Company online.