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Making Matcha with the Sharp Tea-Ceré
Sip ► May 1, 2017

Making Matcha with the Sharp Tea-Ceré

Last year I did a podcast episode on the Sharp Tea-Ceré, a nifty machine that lets consumers grind matcha in the comfort of their own home. It serves two purposes in a relatively small footprint. The...

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Four Seasons Tea Co. Mu Ben Da Hong Pao
Sip ► February 24, 2016

Four Seasons Tea Co. Mu Ben Da Hong Pao

Country of Origin: China Leaf Appearance: large, dark and somewhat curled Ingredients: oolong tea Steep time: ranging from 6-60 seconds Water Temperature: 212 degrees Preparation Method: porcelain gaiwan Liquor: dark amber This tea came to...

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Mandala Tea Heart of the Old Tree 2012
Sip ► February 17, 2016

Mandala Tea Heart of the Old Tree 2012

Country of Origin: China Leaf Appearance: varied greens, compressed Ingredients: puerh tea Steep time: 30 seconds Water Temperature: 212 degrees Preparation Method: porcelain gaiwan Liquor: light gold +Mandala Tea is one of my go to’s for puerh...

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Dachi Tea Co. Oriental Beauty Oolong
Sip ► February 10, 2016

Dachi Tea Co. Oriental Beauty Oolong

Country of Origin: Taiwan Leaf Appearance: varied green and brown with silver tips Ingredients: oolong tea Steep time: 40 seconds Water Temperature: 185 degrees Preparation Method: porcelain gaiwan Liquor: amber Oriental Beauty, aka Bai Hao...

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Ippodo Tea Co. Hosen Sencha
Sip ► January 5, 2015

Ippodo Tea Co. Hosen Sencha

Country of Origin: Japan Leaf Appearance: small, deep green Ingredients: green tea Steep time: 1 minute Water Temperature: 175 degrees Preparation Method: kyusu Liquor: bright green Back in October I reviewed Ippodo Tea Co.’s Unro...

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Shan Valley Kokang Green Tea 2014
Sip ► December 31, 2014

Shan Valley Kokang Green Tea 2014

Country of Origin: Myanmar Leaf Appearance: jade green, lots of buds Ingredients: green tea Steep time: 3 minutes Water Temperature: 185 degrees Preparation Method: Teavana Perfect Steeper Liquor: deep gold +Shanvalley is a family owned...

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Tea Wisdom by Aaron Fisher
Learn ► November 12, 2014

Tea Wisdom by Aaron Fisher

Many of us in the tea community know Aaron Fisher as Wu De, organizer of Global Tea Hut. In this adorably small book he’s put together a collection of quotes about our favorite beverage. It...

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The Tea Spot Mile High Chai
Sip ► September 10, 2014

The Tea Spot Mile High Chai

Country of Origin: India Leaf Appearance: small, dark with lots of spices Ingredients: black tea, ginger root, cardamom, cinnamon, allspice, peppercorns, cloves, natural chai flavoring Steep time: 5 minutes Water Temperature: 212 degrees Preparation Method:...

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Yezi Tea Dragon Well Master Grade Long Jing Green Tea
Sip ► March 24, 2014

Yezi Tea Dragon Well Master Grade Long Jing Green Tea

Country of Origin: China Leaf Appearance: jade green, flat Ingredients: green tea Steep time: 30 seconds Water Temperature: 175 degrees Preparation Method: porcelain gaiwan Liquor: very pale Dragon Well is one of the first teas...

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Tealet LongWu Dragon Well Green Tea
Sip ► November 18, 2013

Tealet LongWu Dragon Well Green Tea

Country of Origin: China Leaf Appearance: jade green, flat Ingredients: green tea Steep time: 30 seconds Water Temperature: 175 degrees Preparation Method: porcelain gaiwan Liquor: pale gold There’s nothing quite like a good dragonwell and...

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