What is Terroir and Why It Matters for Tea
Terroir is a term often used in the wine world, but it also matters for tea. In this post, I'll be exploring the factors that can affect the taste in your cup.
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How to Store Tea Properly
Wondering how to store tea properly? The main things to avoid are heat, light, and moisture. Here's everything you need to know about keeping your leaves fresh.
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Meet the Tea: Huang Shan Mao Feng
Huang Shan Mao Feng is one of China's famous green teas. Here's what you need to know about where it's from, the best ways to brew it, and where to purchase it.
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How to Get Started Drinking Tea – Buying Your Tea – Part 4
The 4th and final part of my series on how to get started drinking tea focuses on buying tea. Here are some tips on things to consider and what to look for.
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How to Get Started Drinking Tea – Tools of the Trade – Part 3
The 3rd part of my series on how to get started drinking tea focuses on teaware. It's tempting to buy a lot of stuff but the basics are all you really need.
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How to Get Started Drinking Tea- Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff – Part 2
This is the 2nd installment in a series of posts to help a beginner get started drinking tea. Don't sweat the small stuff and resist the urge to buy everything.
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How to Get Started Drinking Tea – Drink Lots of It – Part 1
Years ago I wrote a series on how to get started drinking tea. It's about time for an update. This is the first of 4 posts designed to help beginners dive in.
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Meet the Tea: Lu An Gua Pian
Lu An Gua Pian, aka Melon Seed, is an unusual green tea that is made without any buds or stems. Here's everything you need to know about this special tea.
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I Wrote a Book!
I have a very exciting announcement to make. I wrote a book! You might have noticed that I’ve been publishing fewer blog posts than usual over the last 6 or 7 months. That is because...
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What Makes Spring Teas Special?
It's my favorite time of year. The new tea harvests will be coming to market soon. Here is everything you need to know about what makes spring teas so special.
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