Having too much tea is a very nice problem to have. That being said, I do feel a bit bad when tea sits around without being enjoyed. I've started to taste them in groups for that very reason… Read More

Country of Origin: ChinaLeaf Appearance: varied browns and greens with scattered visible budsSteep time: 10 seconds, increasing 5 seconds with each infusionWater Temperature: 200 degreesPre… Read More

The Tea Explorer: an AnalysisRita at Adventures in Tealand shared her analysis of a film I've been dying to see. The Tea Explorer follows Jeff Fuchs, who you might all know from Jalam T… Read More

Country of Origin: ChinaLeaf Appearance: small, dark and golden with visible budsSteep time: 30 secondsWater Temperature: 212 degreesPreparation Method: porcelain gaiwanLiquor: dark, almos… Read More

A Short Tea Adventure in Vancouver+Payton Swick visited Vancouver last week and shared a bit on his blog about o5 Tea. This spot has been on my wish list for a long time.How Much Tea is… Read More

Your Instagram feed is blowing up with matcha latte art. Hmm … seems like a lot of work. You see those funny little whisks everywhere along side small short cups. Hmm…you kind… Read More

Country of Origin: ChinaLeaf Appearance: varied greens and browns, compressedIngredients: puerh teaSteep time: 30 degreesWater Temperature: 212 degreesPreparation Method: porcelain gaiwanLiq… Read More

If you have been afraid to try pu erh (or puerh, or pu-erh, or pu’erh) tea because you have heard that it has an odd flavor, then this will cure you of that notion. While this tea does… Read More