Pu Erh Tea: A Guide to Its Origins, Styles, and Brewing
Explore pu erh tea with our guide to Yunnan origins, raw sheng and ripe shou styles, cake formats, and essential brewing tips for crafting…
The Tea Journal
by Tealyra
Choosing high-quality matcha powder for your cup
How to choose high-quality matcha powder: look beyond a bright color or a ceremonial label and check the aroma, texture, origin and…
7 Loose Leaf Tea Brewing Guide Tips
Get proven strategies for 7 Loose Leaf Tea Brewing Guide Tips with step-by-step tips and examples from Tealyra.
How to Make Iced Matcha: A Smooth, Refreshing Recipe
Learn how to make iced matcha that is smooth, bright, and clump-free. Discover easy brewing techniques, whisking tips, and the best way to…
What to look for in high-quality matcha brands
Choosing among matcha brands can be tricky when labels such as “ceremonial grade” sound definitive but don’t tell the whole story.
Herbal Cleanse Blends: What Is Inside and How to Brew Them
Herbal cleanse blends are green tea or herbal infusions with ginger, mint, dandelion or citrus. What is inside, how they taste and how to…
How Much Loose Leaf Tea per Cup? A Simple Measuring Guide
How much loose leaf tea per cup? Start with 2–3 g (about 1 tsp) per 8 oz of water, then adjust by type. A simple table for black, green…
What Is Hojicha? Taste, Brewing and How It Differs from Matcha
Hojicha is roasted Japanese green tea: toasty, nutty and low in caffeine. Learn how it's made, how it tastes, how to brew it and how it…
Does matcha have caffeine, and how much is in a cup?
Matcha does have caffeine. Because it is made from powdered tea leaves, you drink the whole leaf. How much caffeine is in a cup and what…
Best Porcelain Tea Pots for 2026
Get proven strategies for Best Porcelain Tea Pots for 2026 including common pitfalls to avoid with Tealyra by your side.