Grow Your Own Tea by Christine Parks and Susan M. Walcott
Grow Your Own Tea is a helpful guide to growing Camellia Sinensis. I learned a lot and would absolutely recommend it to anyone interested in growing tea.
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Friday Roundup: July 25th – July 31st
A teapot in space, Japanese Tea Marathon, and more. This is a weekly roundup of some of my favorite tea blog posts from around the world.
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Diving into Sri Lankan Specialty Teas with Kaley Tea
In this post, I'll be reviewing 3 offerings from Kaley Tea in southern Sri Lanka. Enchanting White Tea was a favorite for its unique flavor and appearance.
Read MoreFriday Roundup: July 18th – July 24th
How to taste, tea at Sweet Shalom, and more. This is a weekly roundup of some of my favorite tea blog posts from around the world.
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Koto Tea Organic Matcha – Imperial Grade
Koto Tea Organic Matcha - Imperial Grade was milky and bittersweet with umami in spades. I really enjoyed this matcha and would definitely purchase it again.
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Darjeeling: 1st Flush vs. 2nd Flush
1st Flush and 2nd Flush Darjeeling are both black teas, but they look and taste very different from each other. Here is a brief overview of the reasons why.
Read MoreFriday Roundup: July 11th – July 17th
Balhyocha, washing teaware, and more. This is a weekly roundup of some of my favorite tea blog posts from around the world.
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Teavivre Organic Nonpareil Ming Qian Dragon Well Long Jing Green Tea 2021
Teavivre Nonpareil Dragon Well was delicate and slightly floral. It fell a bit short for me but keep in mind that tea cannot taste the same every year.
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What Kind of Tea was Thrown Overboard at the Boston Tea Party?
Colonial Americans enjoyed a range of Chinese teas that we still drink today. Here are some of the teas that were thrown overboard at the Boston Tea Party.
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The Tea Spot 88th Night
88th Night from The Tea Spot was incredibly sweet with notes of cherry blossom and vanilla. It would make a great starter shincha since it isn't super finicky.
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What is the Difference Between Bai Hao Yin Zhen and Bai Mu Dan?
Bai Hao Yin Zhen and Bai Mu Dan are two of the highest grades of Chinese white tea. Here's a quick overview of the differences between these famous teas.
Read MoreFriday Roundup: June 27th – July 3rd
Hojicha oatmeal, tea from a Buddhist temple, and more. This is a weekly roundup of some of my favorite tea blog posts from around the world.
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Good and Proper White Peony
Good and Proper White Peony was soft and sweet with a subtle meadowy floral note. I could definitely see it becoming a comforting go-to for nighttime.
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