Drinking tea has become a part of the wayof life and culture in the world. Tea comes from the Camellia sinensis plant, an evergreen, tropical plant that originally grows in China and India. But now the plant is cultivated worldwide in both tropical and non-tropical regions. Today, there are many variations in tastes and characteristics of tea available in the market for tea lovers. Each of the variation depends on the type of soil, cultivar selection, altitude, and climate conditions where the plants are grown. Different types processing also affect the taste, as does the addition of essential oils or fragnant herbal additives. Although there are over 3,000 varieties, tea is divided in five basic categories: Black tea (English tea), green tea, oolong tea, white tea and puerh (Chinese tea).
If you are a tea lover, there are many accessories include teapots, kettles, tea sets, gift baskets, tea bags and more available. One accessory you should consider having is the tea chest. It resembles a beautiful jewel box on the outside. Handcrafted most of the time, tea chests are often passed from one generation to another as a priceless heirloom. Chests combine graceful splendor and muted elegance, in a timeless wooden finish that captures the spirit of history and time. Tea chests usually come in solid wood. The most used wood for its making is mahogany. Cherry and oak also follow closely behind. Either in a light tone or deeper hue, chests are crafted to provide a smooth, classy finish with a buffed shine that renders it worthy of gracing every stylish decor and setting.