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Tea Nerd Dictionary

Tea Nerd Dictionary: Kuradashi
Learn ► December 7, 2020

Tea Nerd Dictionary: Kuradashi

Did you know that some Japanese green teas are aged? In this post, we'll explore what kuradashi is, the history behind it, and where you can find it.

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Tea Nerd Dictionary: Yancha
Learn ► September 30, 2019

Tea Nerd Dictionary: Yancha

Yancha is a tea term that translates as rock tea. It refers to oolong teas produced in the Wuyi Mountains of Fujian Province in China.

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Tea Nerd Dictionary: Pre-Qingming
Learn ► May 27, 2019

Tea Nerd Dictionary: Pre-Qingming

Tomb Sweeping Day, also known as Qingming, is an important time for green tea harvesting. Pre-Qingming teas are particularly prized.

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Tea Nerd Dictionary: Zairai
Learn ► May 28, 2018

Tea Nerd Dictionary: Zairai

Zairai is a Japanese tea term that I heard occasionally when I first got into tea but it took a few years for me to learn what it means. Simply put, zairai is a variety of tea that isn't a recognizable cultivar.

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Tea Nerd Dictionary: Heicha
Learn ► January 8, 2018

Tea Nerd Dictionary: Heicha

What is heicha? It is a category of tea whose defining characteristic is that the leaves undergo post-fermentation.

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Tea Nerd Dictionary: Mao Cha
Learn ► September 25, 2017

Tea Nerd Dictionary: Mao Cha

What is mao cha? It is a Chinese term that refers to rough or unfinished tea. It is most often used in reference to puerh but can also be used for oolong.

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Tea Nerd Dictionary: Hui Gan
Learn ► September 4, 2017

Tea Nerd Dictionary: Hui Gan

Some teas can give us a feeling of returning sweetness. Here are perspectives from around the tea world as well as my own take on what exactly hui gan is.

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Nicole Wilson. Tea Writer and Educator
My name is Nicole and I love tea…a lot! I have been writing about my love of the leaf since 2008. My work has been featured on World Tea News, The Daily Tea, Tea Journey, and other publications. I am the winner of the 2018 World Tea Award for Best Tea Blog.

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