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: 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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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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Tea Nerd Dictionary: Cha Hai
What is a cha hai? In the latest installment of Tea Nerd Dictionary I explain what they are, why they are used, and where to find one.
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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
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
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
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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Chinese Tea Color Terms
Bai Cha. Red Tea. Wulong. Do you know your Chinese tea color terms? Here are some basics of what you need to know if you are just getting started with tea.
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