Mizuba Tea Co. Organic Sencha Yabukita
Organic Sencha Yabukita had a thick mouthfeel with a subtle note of guava and tons of umami. I would recommend it to anyone looking to dive deeper into sencha.
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What Do Tea Certifications Mean
Organic, Non-GMO...What do all of the different tea certifications mean? Here are some of the common ones and the impact they have on the leaves in your cup.
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Little Red Cup Tea Co. Number One Black Special
Little Red Cup Tea Co. Number One Black Special was smooth and sweet with dark chocolate notes. I couldn't decide if I liked it better gongfu or western style.
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How Tea Helped Women Win the Right to Vote
Did you know that tea played a role in women winning the right to vote? Women's History Month is the perfect time to dig into this fascinating bit of history.
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Dona Hojicha Loose Leaf Green Tea
Dona Hojicha was smooth and sweet with notes of toasted oats and caramel. This unique green tea comes from an unusual place, but tastes exactly as it should.
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Legends of the Leaf: Margaret’s Hope
The world of tea is full of legends, but the tale of how Margaret's Hope Tea Estate got its name is one that stuck with me. Have you ever heard this story?
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5 Reasons Your Gaiwan Should Be Your Best Friend
Gaiwans are the superheroes of teaware, a perfect mix of form and function. In this post, I've listed a few reasons why your gaiwan should be your best friend.
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Tezumi Umezuki and Kanoyama Matcha
Tezumi reached out when they launched their lineup last year. The first up for review is a side-by-side tasting of their Umezuki and Kanoyama matcha green teas.
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20 of the Best Quotes About Tea
I love saving quotes that I find interesting or inspiring. That is especially true of quotes about tea. In this post, I will be sharing some of my favorites.
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My Tea Goals for 2023
Publishing a book and traveling to World Tea Expo were last year's highlights. It's time to consider my tea goals for 2023. Traveling to Japan is a big one!
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Is It Possible to Make Money with a Tea Blog?
As 2022 comes to an end, I'm revisiting an older blog post. Is it possible to make money with a tea blog? My previous conclusion was no, but A LOT has changed.
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