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Loose leaf tea and tea bags produce very different cups. Here is what actually differs — leaf quality, flavor, cost, and convenience.
Water temperature affects tea flavor more than steep time. This guide covers the right temperature for every tea type and how to hit it without a thermometer.
Pu-erh is a fermented tea from Yunnan, China, that improves with age. Learn about sheng vs shou, how it is made, and how to brew it.
White tea undergoes minimal processing — just withering and drying. Learn what makes it unique, the key varieties, and how to brew it well.
Darjeeling tea from the Indian Himalayas produces some of the most prized black teas in the world. Learn about flushes, flavor, and brewing.
A straightforward guide to brewing loose leaf tea. Covers equipment, measurements, water temperature, and steep times for every tea type.
Oolong tea sits between green and black tea in oxidation. Learn what that means for flavor, explore the main styles, and find out how to brew it.
A complete guide to green tea — how it is made, the main types from China and Japan, and how to brew it properly for the best flavor.
When European sailors from Portugal first set eyes on Taiwan in 1590, they decided to name the island “Formosa” - meaning “the beautiful.” Hundreds of years later, Taiwan’s tea culture has been influenced by mainland China, Japanese investors and the tea-drinking tastes of British traders and sailors. The end result is a unique tea culture and one very special variety. The world famous oolong.
