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The Difference Between Bitterness and Astringency
Learn ► April 8, 2019

The Difference Between Bitterness and Astringency

Two terms I see a lot of confusion about are bitterness and astringency. In this post, I'll explain what they are and give my tips for telling them apart.

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An NYC Afternoon of Tea and Friendship
Travel ► October 17, 2017

An NYC Afternoon of Tea and Friendship

A wonderful afternoon of tea with friends in NYC; courtesy of La Colombe, Rishi Tea, and the International Culinary Center.

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A Quadruple Shou Puerh Tasting with Jalam Teas
Sip ► January 25, 2017

A Quadruple Shou Puerh Tasting with Jalam Teas

Having too much tea is a very nice problem to have. That being said, I do feel a bit bad when tea sits around without being enjoyed. I’ve started to taste them in groups for...

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Comparing Matcha Cultivars with Yunomi
Sip ► November 16, 2016

Comparing Matcha Cultivars with Yunomi

As most regular readers and social media followers will know, I love matcha…a lot. When I had some credits to use towards a purchase at Yunomi, I knew exactly what I would be picking up....

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How to Train Your Palate for Tea
Learn ► September 26, 2016

How to Train Your Palate for Tea

Learning to taste tea can be intimidating. Here are tips from a seasoned tea blogger on how to train your palate for tea. It's not as hard as you might think!

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A Tale of Two Nannuo
Sip ► August 25, 2015

A Tale of Two Nannuo

I have a veritable treasure trove of puerh in my possession thanks to +JalamTeas. When I realized that had two Nanuo sheng cakes I couldn’t resist doing a side by side comparison. The teas in question...

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Tasting Puerh Storage Methods with White2Tea
Sip ► April 28, 2015

Tasting Puerh Storage Methods with White2Tea

The kind sir behind +White2Tea sent me a package of tasting samples last year after I asked a total newb question on Tea Chat. How cool is that? I’ve been slowly working my way through them and...

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Nicole Wilson. Tea Writer and Educator
Do you love to drink tea, but wish you knew more about it? I'm here to help! The world of specialty tea is massive so it can be a lot to take in. On this blog, you'll find over 1,000 articles and tea reviews to start your journey. I'm always happy to answer questions you might have!

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