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In short: high mountain oolong (gao shan cha) is a lightly oxidized Taiwanese oolong grown above about 1,000 meters, where cool air and mist slow the leaves down and make them sweeter and more floral. Look for tightly rolled jade-green pearls from named…
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Learn how to brew kombucha with loose leaf tea: the best black and green teas, exact ratios per gallon, step-by-step fermentation and easy…
Bonfire Night teas for 5 November: the best warming brews for a flask, how to keep tea tasting good outdoors, and what to drink with parkin…
What dandelion root tea tastes like, how roasted and raw root differ, and how to brew a rich, caffeine-free cup, plus pairing ideas with…
Starting points for loose leaf — adjust to taste
How to make a proper builder's tea with loose leaf: which black tea to use, how much, how long to brew, when to add milk and sugar, and how…
Orange pekoe is a grade of whole black tea leaf, not a flavor. Learn what OP, FOP, TGFOP and BOP mean, how grades affect taste and how to…
How to choose a glass teapot: size, borosilicate glass, infuser types and stovetop use. Plus brewing times for each tea and easy care tips.
Rooibos is a naturally caffeine-free red tea from South Africa. How to brew it hot, iced or as a latte, how much to use, and which rooibos…
Turkish tea is strong black tea brewed in a two-tier çaydanlık and served in tulip glasses. How to brew it at home, how strong to make it…
Which matcha grade is best? Start with how you plan to drink it: plain, in a latte or in recipes. A simple guide to grades, taste and value…
