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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: 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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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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Tea Nerd Dictionary: Cha Hai
Learn ► March 11, 2019

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
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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Chinese Tea Color Terms
Learn ► September 15, 2015

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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