About Winston's

Winston's Tea Company has evolved from a perception of society's need to return to the old fashioned principles of quality, service and value. The demand for high quality natural products that are not only enjoyable, but have proven health benefits, is becoming commonplace amongst all segments of the market, particularly the younger generation. [more]

Tea History

Although it is hard to believe, nobody knows for sure the origin of black tea. It is known that the first tea ever was green and that, in spite of ancient tea customs, black tea did not exist until as late as 780 BC. It is assumed that black tea came from China and it is probable that it was created while fermenting green tea in the search for new and refined variations. It remained, however, of little importance until it was rediscovered and cultivated in India.

Tea is much like wine. The method of production, when it is harvested and the shape of the leaf all contribute to give tea its characteristic flavour. Soil and climate also help to form its character. Exquisite teas are grown where both special climatic conditions and highly developed methods of cultivation meet.

These days with the trend to fitness and wellness the demand for natural beverages to refresh body and soul is growing. But these infusions have a long tradition as well. The Chinese emperor Chen Nung not only discovered green tea, he also is considered the father of pharmacology. Nearly 3,000 years ago he analysed the effects of 360 medicinal herbs, and from this time on herbal infusions became popular.