How to Get Started Drinking Tea – 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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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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A Beginner’s Guide to Enjoying Puerh
Fermented teas can be scary when you’re first getting started. Here is a beginner's guide to enjoying puerh tea.
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5 Things You Should Know About Wuyi Oolongs
Did you know that Wuyi oolongs hail from a UNESCO World Heritage Site? Here are 5 things that every tea lover should know about yancha.
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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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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 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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