How to Store Matcha Green Tea
Is your matcha tasting less delicious than usual? Here's what you need to know about the best way to store matcha and how to tell if your tea is past its prime.
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Why You Shouldn’t Drink Tea on an Empty Stomach
Consuming tea on an empty stomach can cause stomach pain and other health concerns. In this post, I'm sharing some reasons why that is and how to prevent it.
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There’s Hair in My Tea! – Everything You Need to Know About Trichomes
Finding hair in your tea might sound off-putting, but it is actually a very good thing. In this post, I'll take a look at trichomes and what they mean for tea.
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4 Surprising Things I Learned on My Tea Trip to Japan
I learned so much in Kyoto, like how matcha is made. Some things took me by surprise, though. Here are 4 surprising things I learned on my tea trip to Japan.
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101 Teas to Steep Before You Die by by Nigel Melican, James Norwood Prat, Maria Uspenski, and Shabnam Weber
The authors of 101 Teas to Steep Before You Die faced the challenge of narrowing the limitless array of teas to just 101 selections. This book is a must-read!
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Does Matcha Really Make Your Hair Fall Out?
There has been a lot of buzz lately about matcha causing hair loss. In this post, I'll discuss the science behind this and how to prevent negative side effects.
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Meet the Tea: Kukicha
This green tea is made only from stems! Kukicha's mellow taste and easygoing nature just might surprise you. Here is everything you need to know about kukicha.
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Beating the Summer Heat with Tea
Summer is almost here, but rising temperatures don't mean you have to stop enjoying tea. Here are a few surprising ways tea can help you beat the summer heat.
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Seasoning Yixing Clay Teapots – Everything You Need to Know
Yixing clay teapots might seem intimidating, but a few basic tips will get you started. Here is everything you need to know about seasoning yixing clay teapots.
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Tea People You Should Know: James Taylor
James Taylor came to Sri Lanka at the age of 17. He started growing tea in the wake of the coffee rust epidemic and became known as the father of Ceylon tea.
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How to Care for Your Matcha Whisk
You've purchased your first bamboo matcha whisk. Now what? Here is everything you need to know about using, cleaning, and keeping your chasen in tip-top shape.
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Your Guide to Tea Harvest Seasons Around the World
We might enjoy drinking tea all year, but it is a seasonal agricultural product. Understanding the tea harvest seasons around the world can help you to know when the best time to purchase new teas is.
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Japanese Tea Foundation Online Course
I recently took the online Japanese Tea Foundation Course offered by the Global Japanese Tea Association. In this post, I'll share my experience and takeaways.
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The Differences Between Specialty and Commodity Tea
You may have seen the terms specialty or commodity tea but what do they mean? In this post, I'll share the differences as well as tips for choosing between them.
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Tea People You Should Know: Catherine of Braganza
When Catherine of Braganza arrived in England in May 1662, she brought a small chest containing a dried leaf that would transform British culture forever: tea.
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Which Countries Grow the Most Tea?
Tea, one of the world's most consumed beverages, has a history dating back thousands of years. Here's a look at the countries that grow the most tea worldwide.
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