Is one tea really "healthier" than the rest? While all Camellia sinensis leaves offer a wealth of benefits, the way we process them at Redwood Tea Estate—from the sun-dried simplicity of White tea to the robust oxidation of Black tea—unlocks vastly different medicinal properties. Dive into the science of EGCG multipliers, heart-healthy theaflavins, and why the best "health tonic" might just be the cup you enjoy the most.

Growing tea in California is exceptionally challenging due to harsh environmental conditions, lack of suitable cultivars, and high fixed costs. Despite these obstacles, our Stockton-based tea farm has persevered, making us the only commercial tea farm in the state with tea available for sale.

Our guide on what variables make the optimal brew and some of our favorite tea brewing tools for premium loose-leaf teas.

Why loose leaf tea has superior flavor, produces multiple cups of tea and is more affordable than people realize.