Lapsang Souchong: A Connoisseur Guide to Smoke, Pine, and Terroir
Discover authentic lapsang souchong tea. Learn its Wuyi origins, rich notes of pine and honey, and how to brew this storied smoked black…
The Tea Journal
by Tealyra
Brew Up to 200 mg: How to Make the Highest Caffeine Tea
See HPLC mg ranges and brew steps to control caffeine per cup. Compare matcha, black tea, puerh, and mate and shop by clear serving sizes.
Smooth Cold Brew Tea in 4–10 Hours: Recipes, Ratios, What to Buy
Make smoother iced tea at home with cafe tested recipes, 4–10 hour fridge steeps, exact ratios, and shopping picks for whole-leaf and…
Herbal Teas After a Meal: Ginger, Peppermint, Fennel and More
Classic after-meal herbal teas: ginger, peppermint, fennel, chamomile and earthy roots, with flavor notes, steeping tips and a calm…
The Connoisseur’s Guide to English Breakfast Tea: Heritage, Terroir, and Brewing
Master english breakfast tea with our connoisseur's guide. Explore regional terroirs, orthodox leaves, and expert brewing tips to unlock a…
Black Tea: What Makes It Black, Caffeine and How to Brew It
What gives black tea its color and malty flavor, how it differs from green tea, how much caffeine a cup contains, and how to brew…
Earl Grey Tea: The Definitive Guide to History, Bergamot, and Brewing
Discover the true taste of earl grey tea. Learn its rich history, the magic of real Calabrian bergamot, and master brewing tips for a…
Chamomile Tea: How to Drink and Brew It
How to brew and drink chamomile tea, why people love its honey-like taste, favorite recipes with mint, apple, honey and green tea, and who…
Milk Oolong Tea: Taste, How It's Made and How to Brew It
Milk oolong tea explained: where its creamy taste comes from, how it is made, how to choose good leaves and how to brew it hot, gongfu…
How to know the quality of tea
How to judge tea quality: look at the dry leaf, the aroma, the color of the cup and the spent leaves. Simple checks for black tea, oolong…