Meet the Tea: Gyokuro
Gyokuro is a shade-grown green tea from Japan. Here's everything you need to know about 'jade dew', including the best way to brew and where to find it.
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Tea Nerd Dictionary: Gushu
Gushu is a word you'll see used a lot in the world of puerh. In this post, I'll talk about what gushu is and answer some of the most common questions about it.
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What to Look for When Aging Puerh Tea
Aging puerh tea is a complicated and controversial subject In this post, I'm sharing my thoughts as well as advice from expert tea sellers and bloggers.
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Being Tea Teacher Training – Final Thoughts
I've officially graduated from Being Tea Teacher Training! In this post, I'm sharing a bit about my practice classes and my final thoughts on this program.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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Why You Might Want to Weigh Your Tea Leaves
Weighing tea might sound strange but it can really step up your brewing game. Here's why you might want to weigh your tea leaves and the easiest way to do it.
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Sustainability and Tea – An Interview with Sabita Banerji of THIRST
Sabita Banerji of THIRST answered my questions about sustainability and tea. I hope this post provides insights to help us all make more educated decisions.
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