Two Teas from Down Under
My favorite thing about being involved in the world of tea is the wonderful friends that I’ve made from around the world. Tea people really are the best kind of people! Way back in 2013...
Read MoreMy favorite thing about being involved in the world of tea is the wonderful friends that I’ve made from around the world. Tea people really are the best kind of people! Way back in 2013...
Read MoreWhat is green tea? This is an introduction to where it comes from, how it's made, common varieties, what it tastes like, and how to brew it.
Read MoreCountry of Origin: China Leaf Appearance: tightly rolled, visible buds Ingredients: jasmine scented green tea Steep time: 20 seconds Water Temperature: 185 degrees Preparation Method: glass gaiwan Liquor: pale gold I don’t really review flavored...
Read MoreCountry of Origin: China Leaf Appearance: deep green, twisted Ingredients: green tea Steep time: 1 minute Water Temperature: 195 degrees Preparation Method: glass gong dao bei Liquor: greenish gold Gua Pian is an unusual kind of...
Read MoreCountry of Origin: Japan Leaf Appearance: deep green, needle-like Ingredients: green tea Steep time: 1 minute Water Temperature: 175 degrees Preparation Method: kyusu Liquor: deep yellow green I’ve heard quite a bit about Lupicia from...
Read MoreCountry of Origin: China Leaf Appearance: twisted and curled, deep green Ingredients: green tea Steep time: 30 seconds Water Temperature: 195 degrees Preparation Method: glass gaiwan Liquor: pale yellow/green +TeaVivre just might hold the title for...
Read MoreI often get asked for recommendations of books to read about tea. Without a doubt, the top of the list for me is always Tea: History, Terroirs, Varieties. That’s why I was so excited when...
Read MorePart of the fun of discovering tea is getting to know the different types that each country produces. There are so many nuances and grey areas that the possibilities for nerding out are endless. I...
Read MoreCountry of Origin: Japan Leaf Appearance: dark, twig-like Ingredients: roasted green tea Steep time: 1 minute Water Temperature: 195 degrees Preparation Method: kyusu Liquor: dark amber Although it doesn’t look much like it, hojicha is actually...
Read MoreCountry of Origin: Japan Leaf Appearance: deep green, needle-like Ingredients: green tea Steep time: 3 minutes Water Temperature: 165 degrees Preparation Method: kyusu Liquor: jade green, somewhat opaque Gyokuro is always a rare treat for me,...
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