Meet the Tea Archives - Tea for Me Please

Learn ► July 7, 2025

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.

Learn ► January 27, 2025

Meet the Tea: Fu Zhuan Heicha

Fu Zhuan Heicha is a fermented tea from Hunan Province known for having golden flowers. Here is everything that you need to know about this unique dark tea.

Learn ► July 3, 2023

Meet the Tea: Matcha

Matcha is a powdered green tea from Japan. In this post, I'll be sharing everything that you need to know about what it is, where it's from, and how to make it.

Learn ► May 8, 2023

Meet the Tea: Tai Ping Hou Kui

Tai Ping Hou Kui is a famous Chinese green tea with a distinctive leaf shape and sweet, mellow character. I recommend brewing it grandpa style!

Learn ► September 26, 2022

Meet the Tea: Dragonwell

Dragonwell green tea is famous for its flat-shaped leaves and chestnut aroma. Here's everything you need to know about where it comes from and how to brew it.

Learn ► July 25, 2022

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.

Learn ► May 9, 2022

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.

Learn ► December 13, 2021

Meet the Tea: Anji Bai Cha

Anji Bai Cha is one of my favorite Chinese green teas. Here is everything you need to know about how it's made, where it comes from, and how to make it at home.

Learn ► September 13, 2021

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.

Learn ► March 29, 2021

Meet the Tea: Tencha

Tencha is a Japanese green tea that is ground into a powder to make matcha. Here's everything you need to know about how it is made and the best way to brew it.

Learn ► January 25, 2021

Meet the Tea: Yue Guang Bai (Moonlight White)

Yue Guang Bai (aka Moonlight White) is one of my favorite white teas. Here's everything you need to know about where it's from, the taste, and how to brew it.

Learn ► November 16, 2020

Meet the Tea: Dong Fang Mei Ren

Dong Fang Mei Ren is an oolong that goes by many names. Here's everything you need to know about where it comes from, how it's made, and what it tastes like.

Learn ► October 12, 2020

Meet the Tea: Baozhong

Baozhong is one of the most lightly oxidized oolongs. You might even think it was a green tea! The taste is fresh and floral with buttery vegetal notes.

Learn ► September 14, 2020

Meet the Tea: Ya Shi Xiang (Duck Shit) Oolong

You read that right. There is a tea called duck shit oolong! Here is everything you need to know about Ya Shi Xiang, what it tastes like, and how to brew it.