Demystifying Pesticides in Chinese Tea March 14, 2022There is much myth, misinformation, and mistrust around pesticides and organic teas all over the world. We want to demystify this for you and share a transparent overview of pesticide...
What is Mao Cha 毛茶 (Rough Tea)? March 14, 2022During tea processing, there are a few phases the tea goes through, from being a leaf on a tree to what you see in your cup. Before a tea goes...
What is a Tea Pet? March 14, 2022A tea pet is a drinking buddy, usually made out of a clay (ideally purple clay) that can develop a patina from both the oils in tea and the action...
The Tea Pet Who Learned He Had a Soul March 14, 2022Our friend, Michael Alpiner, wrote a children’s story about a tea pet who learned he had a soul after being inspired by spending time in our East Village teahouse. Michael...
Why Location Is So Important To Chinese Tea March 14, 2022In this article we breakdown why location is so important to the value of Chinese tea.
What Are Tannins? And What Are The “Tannins” In Tea? March 11, 2022How do we describe what we feel when we’re drinking tea and what causes these sensations? We focus on that feeling of dryness some teas give us in our mouths...
