Tea Mugs with Infusers: How to Choose and Use One
A tea mug with an infuser is the easiest way to brew loose leaf tea by the cup. How to pick the right size, material and basket, and how to…
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Masala Chai: Ingredients, Brewing Tips, and Flavor
Masala chai is black tea brewed with spices, milk and sweetener. Learn the classic ingredients, how to balance the spices and how to brew a…
How loose leaf tea compares with tea bags
Loose leaf tea is tea sold as leaves or other brewable ingredients rather than portioned inside individual bags.
What Is Flowering Tea? How It Blooms and How to Brew It
Flowering tea turns steeping into a small display: a compact bundle opens in hot water to reveal flowers among the tea leaves.
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…
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…