2023-06-28 09:54
Naoki Matcha saw how matcha experienced a popularity boom (and subsequently an increase in lower quality matcha coming to market) and sought to fix that by offering a versatile and cost… Read More
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My personal blog about tea and my experiences with tea. I review tea, but also do some random and crazy experiments.
2023-03-31 14:46
AI – artificial intelligence – is not only a crazy concept to wrap your mind around, but an ever-emerging topic and technology that is quickly being immersed to the mass populati… Read More
2023-03-24 02:51
You know when you have a core memory of doing something – only to realize it never happened? This review is the definition of that. I know I had my notes and a whole bank of photos don… Read More
2023-02-04 16:37
My contact at Atlas Tea Club told me that she was most excited about this location due to ” Mr. Lnthavong’s teas that are hand-plucked from wild tea trees as… Read More
2023-01-21 14:50
Yeah, I know. It’s been a while. Let’s pretend it hasn’t been 5 months since I last posted and instead treat this as if we are friends out getting a pot of tea on the town… Read More
2022-08-04 12:37
There are many reasons that people drink tea. Some just for its soothing nature. Others drink tea for the overall practice and mental space it gives. Some drink it for its perceived health b… Read More
2022-07-18 12:10
Hello – it’s me again (I hope you didn’t forget me in my small leave of absence)! Many life events are occurring at the moment, but I am trying to slowly but surely bring t… Read More
2022-06-20 15:30
Teavivre is a Chinese Tea company founded in 2011, run by Angel Chen, Chris Yang, and Wenny Ren. Angel has a note on the site about how she explores many areas to bring the best tea back for… Read More
2022-05-25 11:50
Little Red Cup is a small, family-owned tea company from Brunswick, Maine. Their founders delight in Chinese culture having visited there 25 years ago as well as living and visiting there on… Read More
2022-05-18 20:30
It is officially getting warm in Michigan, and to celebrate – I have broken out my tea pitcher and am starting to cold-brew. My family normally goes through quite a bit of iced tea, so… Read More
2022-05-10 12:00
Tezumi was founded by David, Michael, and Ryan, Japanese tea enthusiasts who are passionate to share the world of tea with consumers. Tezumi (手摘み) means “hand-pick… Read More
2022-04-18 14:08
Previously in 2020, I wrote an article on “3 Goat Cheese Crostinis for your Next Tea Party” based on some goat cheese crostinis that I created. I have since made them multiple ti… Read More
2022-03-31 15:41
There is always something innately special about doing a side-by-side (by side) tea tasting. You can immediately sense differences instead of trying to recall notes based on muscle memory. I… Read More
2022-03-06 14:41
Formosa Teabase was established in 2018 but has a rich history in tea production. Their family tea business first started in Hsinchu, northern Taiwan, in 1930, producing black tea to export… Read More
2022-02-24 23:18
Just know, as you are reading this: I have the brownest thumb and kill almost every plant I am personally responsible. Great start to this article right? However, my mother has the greenest… Read More
2022-02-12 14:57
Blink Tea is a Toronto-based tea company, created from the mind of Certified Tea Sommelier Michael Prini. Fun fact – Michael was a producer of design and renovation shows on HGTV Canad… Read More
2022-02-03 13:23
If you have been on my blog for a bit, you may have noticed a recurring brand called FAVA Tea. I started working and collaborating with them back in the Fall of 2020, and have seemingly cont… Read More
2022-01-29 14:09
Shifting Senses started Ciao, a jasmine tea brand that they made for their mom. Her name is Qiao 巧 (pronounced like Ciao). Playing on the phrase hello/goodbye, they wanted this brand… Read More
2022-01-22 13:00
The Tea Practitioner is a tea company based in Toronto, Canada, and founded by the tea-minded duo Sierra Joseph-Quon & Brendan Roth. Their mission is to build relationships with farmers… Read More
2022-01-18 13:30
It is crazy how sometimes it can feel like something chose you. I do not have a typical tea background of a tea blogger – I more or less fell into tea blogging as a part of a business… Read More
2022-01-10 13:04
The other day, I saw a few matcha’s on my newsfeed and immediately, they just felt off. Looking further at the company, the matcha did not seem to be high-quality even though it was ma… Read More
2022-01-03 13:00
You may have seen Shifting Senses a few times on my blog. Late 2021, Shifting Senses launched a new line of teas for everyday brewing called “Teas We Drink”. Instead of their nor… Read More
2022-01-01 22:29
As 2021 closed last night and 2022 started last night – I am overwhelmed in gratitude as I reflect on 2021 and the tea that I have shared within the community. Last year, myself and El… Read More
2021-12-18 20:50
I have done a short tea review on this tea before in the last holiday box from FAVA Tea. However, as I was sipping on this tea this month, I thought it might be interesting to see if I notic… Read More
2021-12-10 13:38
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I think cranberry tea cocktails might be my favorite to make now a… Read More
2021-12-08 13:14
It’s been a while since I did a blog post that is purely my opinion, but here we are – ranting away. But after a bit of research, I realized that I am not alone in this opinion a… Read More
2021-11-29 13:15
Candice started Kure Tea in March 2020, specializing in herbal tea and coffee Blends. They also have a Chakra tea line based on the 7 chakras. She wanted to share her herbal remedies to enab… Read More
2021-11-12 13:15
Traveling the world and discovering the origins of tea that I consume is a big dream that I have. Current situations and finances prevent me from doing so, but even so, I look toward differe… Read More
2021-11-04 12:21
When it comes to the teas you drink daily, what normally comes to mind? Is it a nice white tea cake, tea blend, or some sort of single-origin tea? My friends at Shifting Senses just launched… Read More
2021-10-28 15:25
Hello my tea friends! If you are not following me on Instagram, you may not know this news – but I am making Tea Advent Calendars for the second year in a row!
As a blogger, I get… Read More
2021-10-03 19:46
We are in the midst of Fall, and I am finally getting to drinking some fall teas besides the odd cup of chai here or there. FAVA Tea sent me more of their fall blends, some new and some old… Read More
2021-09-22 04:02
CiTea is a Canadian Tea Company based in Quebec, Canada. They choose their teas with the environment in mind and try to display the vast, different flavors of their tea through the colorful… Read More
2021-09-13 11:51
When looking at matcha, there is definitely a lot of different options available on the market. It surged in popularity in 2015 and increased the number of tea shops offering matcha. However… Read More
2021-09-11 00:18
From Mountian to Table, All Day Tea Club works to bring authentic Taiwanese teas to consumers! They believe that drink by drink, tea is what brings people together. Acting as a symbol of wel… Read More
2021-09-03 12:22
Founders of Rich & Pour Tea, Shirley and Ryan, both found themselves using pop or coffee to get through their day, before transitioning to tea. When they met, they found a shared value o… Read More
2021-08-26 14:11
Hence Tea is a tea company based in Los Angeles, founded in 2018. The founder Jack had started a Southern California-based tea enthusiasts meet-up group and sourced Chinese teas for them to… Read More
2021-08-19 22:54
Botanik Herbs & Tea is a tea company from Davis, California that currently specializes in providing ceremonial, single origin matcha from Shizuoka, Japan (but I believe they will be expa… Read More
2021-08-16 12:35
Hello again! Back with a wonderful review, and the company might be a bit familiar. Baikal Tea is a tea company I have previously reviewed (check out the review that I did on their Chaga Ble… Read More
2021-08-04 12:38
Over the weekend, I had a cocktail that included limoncello, gin, thyme, and lemon. As soon as I drank it, I thought back to the Limoncello tea blend I was gifted by FAVA Tea and knew that I… Read More
2021-07-28 21:00
46Tons gets its inspiration from the Boston Tea Party, wanting to revolutionize the tea industry by integrating history, culture, and science into their drinks. Their goal is to bring the be… Read More
2021-07-18 12:22
Way back into 2020, I was asked to review this piece of teaware – a double glass insulated tumbler from a company called Be Me, Be You. Shortly before my IG preview was to go up, they… Read More
2021-07-15 12:30
The other day, a tea friend asked me if I had any recommendations for tea companies that specialized in tea blends. While a number came to mind, it reminded me of how popular tea blends are… Read More
2021-07-09 12:27
Steep Into It is a US Tea Company with the belief daily health and wellness practices should be easy and enjoyable. They specialize in mushroom extracts and wellness teas. They look to impro… Read More
2021-07-01 14:00
Teappo was started by a husband and wife duo based in San Francisco, California. Their mission is to bring premium Taiwan loose leaf tea to tea lovers in the United States. All of their teas… Read More
2021-06-24 13:00
The idea of Bellasia Tea came from Mercedes, the founder, wanting to find a tea that was healthy and made for kids for her daughter’s tea parties, as well as wanting to make… Read More
2021-06-24 12:00
Avery is the owner and founder of The Green Tea Shop, originally from Fukuoka, Japan. When they moved to Toronto, Canada they saw that Sencha was one of the least consumed teas, but it was d… Read More
2021-06-21 12:00
Happy second day of Summer! (I was trying to have it one the first, but chose to spend time with my dad for Father’s Day instead) I have been experimenting more with these summer-theme… Read More
2021-06-12 14:00
Nepal Tea LLC‘s story started in the 1960s when Mr. Deepak Prakash Baskota was inspired by the tea industry in Darjeeling. He comes back to his village in East Nepal, and unfortunately… Read More
2021-06-03 12:30
Founder Valentin, grew up in Prespa where tea was always flowing plenty in his household. As a child, he would go into the mountain peaks to collect the mountain tea and other herbs, which h… Read More
2021-05-27 12:30
Spring is still in full swing with summer fast approaching. That is why I was very excited to be experimenting around with these spring tea blends! Owner and founder Katie, built her company… Read More
2021-05-22 15:28
As part of my 2021 goal to increase my education on tea, I was approached Mona from TeaWala to try out her Taste Tea Like a Professional Course. I started extremely dedicated to the course… Read More
2021-05-19 12:33
ChaoCha is a tea company that encourages consumers in the knowledge, culture, and quality of teas that they consume. By sourcing directly from China, they are able to rely on the relationshi… Read More
2021-05-16 20:56
This morning, I had an immediate urge to drink some shou pu’erh while watching an online church service. I was drawn to the 1999 shou puerh that I have only sampled one other time from… Read More
2021-05-13 12:30
A US-based company, Arteao is focused on wellbeing and quality ingredients to put into your body. As part of the 1% for the Planet, they are also an environmentally conscious brand and are t… Read More
2021-05-06 12:49
For much time, I consider herbs as more of an enhancer to a blend and not a standalone. I was both anxious and excited when Erda Tea contacted me and asked that I try and review their pure h… Read More
2021-05-01 12:30
I am resurrecting my Subscription Box Saturday for this special collaboration with Teawrks (part 2). I had previously worked with them as one of my first posts in this series (Original Post… Read More
2021-04-28 12:30
The people over at FAVA Tea are so patient with me. These three chocolate blends were sent over to me around Valentine’s Day but around the same time, I was overwhelmed with school, wo… Read More
2021-04-23 12:30
TeaWellness was founded in 2019, when two partners, one from India and one from Chile, wanted to bring more healthy tea options to the world. Their focus was on bringing tea with responsibl… Read More
2021-04-19 13:15
This matcha challenged me. Through my tea journey, I hadn’t yet reviewed food grade matcha. So this experience with Andela Tea challenged me to figure out the best way to use and repor… Read More
2021-04-17 16:08
Heavenly Tea Leaves was founded based on the idea that America needs a better tea option. The founder, Noushin, found momentum to start Heavenly Tea Leaves after beating cancer. She often to… Read More
2021-04-08 12:29
Jones Organic Tea was founded by friends Anita and Annabel back in 2018. This women-owned tea company works with a team of master blenders to create true experiences that symbolize their joi… Read More
2021-04-02 12:03
Turmeric Teas is a Canadian Tea Company that specializes in turmeric blends and believes that each blend should be thoughtfully crafted to restore balance to the body. This company was found… Read More
2021-03-27 14:41
Tezahn is a woman-owned US wellness company founded by Sirisha. While attending a yoga class, she was thinking that there had to be a better way to hydrate yourself than just water or drinks… Read More
2021-03-23 14:26
A Talk with Tea is a Michigan-based tea company (very exciting to work with a local Michigan business!). After consistently working their “9-to-5” job, the founder felt unfulfill… Read More
2021-03-19 14:00
How much do you know about Yerba Mate? My own experience is quite limited, so I was beyond excited when Exequiel from Zappyo reached out to me to try their yerba mate blends. Zappyo is a Can… Read More
2021-03-15 11:00
I used to believe that I could not truly enjoy matcha because I did not have the proper tools to make matcha. I would whip it up in a cereal bowl with an electric frother, and while it was n… Read More
2021-03-12 13:30
Starr’s Botanical Sips is a US tea company that works to provide a healthy beverage that consumers can bring to their daily routine. This company was founded by Tasharri, a certified m… Read More
2021-03-08 13:30
For the month of March, my focus is going to be totally on matcha! I am going to be going through the origin, matcha tools, ceremonial vs food grade, and the culture/ceremony behind matcha… Read More
2021-03-03 13:30
Oribe Tea is a US tea company based in Hawaii specializing in Mamaki tea. They strive to have their tea as ingrained in Hawaiian culture as possible, prioritizing local sourcing of ingredien… Read More
2021-02-27 15:00
Our last segment in “What is Masala Chai?”, I am looking at the culture around chai. This last month, I have researched the origin and ingredients behind chai. The amount of know… Read More
2021-02-25 13:30
BCB Tea LLC (stands for balance created boldly) is a Chicago-based tea company that focuses on herbal blends to help balance and boldly inspire. Founder Bianca, started BCB Tea because she w… Read More
2021-02-20 14:00
Chai is usually described as a robust spiced tea served with milk and sugar. Masala Chai is literally translated to “spiced tea”. As you read in the origin section, it did not al… Read More
2021-02-18 14:08
Kosmic Tea is a US tea company based in Texas, founded by Krishna in May of 2020. Their goal is to inspire a holistic and healthy lifestyle that creates peace, prosperity, and love. With the… Read More
2021-02-13 15:26
Over my two years of tea blogging, most of the chai that I have consumed have been pre-blended and I never took the time to understand the standard ingredients or how to make my own from scr… Read More
2021-02-10 13:30
Chai Diaries was founded in 2013 by Ami Bhansali, inspired by three years of tea heritage. They focus on high-quality traditional teas that have exciting aromas, pleasant tastes, and smooth… Read More
2021-02-04 13:15
The Silk Tea Co is a woman-owned, US tea company based in New York. Their blends are focused on desire and complex flavors influenced by ancient cultures, created by company founder MJ. Thei… Read More
2021-01-28 13:45
Tea O Tea is a tea company based in Ontario, Canada. They sell an assortment of teas ranging from pure tea to blends to herbal tisanes. Tea O Tea works directly with tea farms in Darjeeling… Read More
2021-01-24 15:00
Aera Tea is a tea company founded by Joe, a passionate tea lover who want to bring tea to the world that is beautifully crafted, naturally cultivated, and responsibly made. The origin of the… Read More
2021-01-19 14:57
Tea of Vietnam is a tea company that specializes in tea from Northern Vietnam from ancient trees. Their tea is produced by the Red Dzao people using traditional methods. What I found interes… Read More
2021-01-10 13:30
I had been saving this Lapsang Souchong for a peaceful moment to myself, and it dubbed my first tea session of 2021. I am glad I kept it for a more special moment because this tea was *spoil… Read More
2021-01-07 13:28
I love earl grey tea. It is one of my all-time favorites and just continues to be a staple in my tea stash. When I discovered that green tea-based earl grey existed, my reality shifted and I… Read More
2021-01-04 13:38
I cannot believe it is already 2021; it feels like this year both took way too long and blinked by. Regardless, throughout the last year, I reflected on where I want this blog and my tea jou… Read More
2020-12-30 13:30
The Dream Tea Shoppe is a small tea company based in Austin, Texas. They strongly believe in the value that re-energizing and reconnecting can do to the mind and body. They specialize in Moo… Read More
2020-12-26 13:54
I have been practicing more mindful, intuitive drinking. And that led me back to the Da Hong Pao that I received from Zerama Teas back in the middle of 2020. This tea is absolutely perfect f… Read More
2020-12-23 13:30
I am dictating 2021 as the year of learning. I want to learn more about the regions I am drinking tea from, and I want to discover the culture. While it will be a while until I can actually… Read More
2020-12-20 16:48
Ashwagandha is one ingredient that I have not overly explored, but I have heard such great things about it. Tipson Tea sent me their Ashwagandha variety pack to try out. This company was fou… Read More
2020-12-15 13:27
The story starts with Levi and Rong Gao first meeting in New York and shifting to Wuyishan. Rong spent five years learning about the tea industry and business within the US, before returning… Read More
2020-12-09 13:31
Ruby Lion Tea specializes in tea with a tale worth telling, in a way. Their teas seek to challenge normal tea consumption and replace it with high-quality tea with electric ingredients. They… Read More
2020-12-07 13:30
I tried my hand at pairing wine-inspired teas from Chado Tea and multiple kinds of cheese with my family. Chado reached out to me for another collaboration and after seeing this section on t… Read More
2020-12-04 13:25
Four days into December and I feel like the month is already going by so quickly! I am not ready for this holiday season to end, but I am ready for the year to end. Today’s tea is from… Read More
2020-12-01 13:30
It is finally December and coming close to being my favorite time of the year: Christmas. FAVA Tea sent me their 12 Tea Gift box, which acts as both a gift and a potential advent calendar. I… Read More
2020-11-30 14:19
Camellio’s Tea is a newly launched UK tea company. They believe in providing quality, premium tea to their consumers and forming relationships with the tea farms and independent grower… Read More
2020-11-28 14:38
NaturG is a Canadian tea and candle company that has a passion towards self care and ensuring that all ingredients are natural and have no harmful substances in them. Taking time for yoursel… Read More
2020-11-27 15:49
Catskills Mountain Tea was founded by Ashley, a Catskill and Mid-Hudson Valley area native. She works to bring the romance and folklore of Catskill Mountains to her company and to share the… Read More
2020-11-23 13:30
Enso Matcha is a UK-based matcha company that focuses on wellbeing and inspiring others to live a happy and healthy life. Matcha helps people’s mood, energy, and ability to focus, and… Read More
2020-11-21 17:06
Simpson & Vail Tea is owned and operated by the Harron family and offers over 350 tea blends. It is considered one of the oldest tea companies in the US, and has a rich history. Their hi… Read More
2020-11-20 13:30
Western Immortal Tea works to empower people about the knowledge, history, tradition, and wisdom of tea. Their mission statement is: “To provide the best quality tea that comes from et… Read More
2020-11-18 13:30
Joseph’s Tea is a US tea company founded by power duo, Shannon and Geurby. Both having an entrepreneurial spirit, they loved exploring new passions together and discovered a love for… Read More
2020-11-16 13:13
Mondays are for matcha, right? Well, and the rest of the week. Naoki Matcha saw how in 2015, matcha experienced a popularity boom. Being highly unregulated, ceremonial or culinary standard b… Read More
2020-11-13 13:30
Teas can be associative with memories. A whiff of shu pu’erh tends to transport me to Tuckaleechee Caverns in Tennessee. Assam Golden Tips brings me into the arms of a loved one. And t… Read More
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