5 reasons to drink more tea this winter
Five cozy reasons to brew more tea this winter, from warming spices to light holiday drinks and comforting evening cups. Find your new…
The Tea Journal
by Tealyra
How is puerh tea made?
How pu-erh tea is made, from traditional aging to modern production, and the difference between young and aged pu-erh in flavor, color and…
Slimming Teas: Myths, Risks and What to Know
An honest look at slimming, laxative and diuretic teas: what is really in them, why the effect does not last, and who should avoid them…
Chinese Black Tea
Chinese black tea, or hong cha, is smooth, malty and naturally sweet. How it differs from other black teas and simple tips for brewing a…
Flower Power
A guide to floral teas beyond chamomile: osmanthus, rose, honeysuckle, chrysanthemum, calendula and cornflower, and the flavor and aroma…
The Tea Horse Road
The Tea Horse Road linked Yunnan and Sichuan to Tibet for over a thousand years. Discover how the tea-for-horse trade worked and why it…
Mastering: Japanese Tea
What is the difference between a blend, and a single field tea? What is a “Chasho”?
“Flavor”ful Options
What natural, nature-identical and artificial flavorings mean in tea, how each one is made and how they differ, and how to choose flavored…
Fall Favorites
Cozy fall teas with cinnamon, ginger, apple and pumpkin spice notes, from Perfect Pumpkin Pie to Pu'erh Maple Chai, plus easy tips for a…
Fennel Tea: Taste, History and Blends
Who would have thought that such a little seed would pack such a powerful punch!