Educational Articles

As we well know by now, when it comes to the quality—and by extension: pricing—of tea, location remains to be the most significant factor. Terroir—the unique environment where the tea...

Different 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...

Can 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...

It’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...

Two ways to cold brew tea this summer — including a new hot-bloom method — plus the six teas in our 2026 Cold Brew Sampler, hand-picked for their flavor when...

Fully 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...