Naming Conventions in Feng Huang Wu Long August 14, 2024Different styles of tea follow different naming conventions. Some teas are named for their picking grade (like white teas) or terroir (like Pu Er Sheng Cha), while others are named...
How To Find the Perfect Cup For Your Tea July 28, 2024Can you pair tea with a cup? If so, how do you pair tea with the right cup? Certain cup types tend to work best with certain teas to accentuate...
Understanding Chan Cha: Tea Made by Monks July 24, 2024It’s easy to get “Cha Chan” (茶禪) and “Chan Cha”(禪茶) confused, and many do. As you may already know, “Cha” (茶) means tea. “Chan” (禪) is the Chinese equivalent of...
Your Guide to Cold Brew Tea for Summer Refreshment June 14, 2024We love cold brew because it is practical, party-friendly, and an opportunity to discover new sides of a familiar tea! In honor of Cold Brew Season, we wanted to write...
Tea Sensory Analysis: From Aroma to Aftertaste June 9, 2024Fully appreciating tea involves analyzing its aroma, taste, mouthfeel, and aftertaste, revealing insights into its cultivar, terroir, and processing. Quantity and quality of taste enhance evaluation, while refined techniques like...
Understanding True Tea: A Guide to Camellia Sinensis and the Six Categories of Tea May 30, 2024What is Tea, exactly? There is a lot of popular misinformation regarding what tea is and how it is categorized. Many recognize “tea” as a category synonymous with “hot, soothing...
