Tea magazine

What Is Keemun Tea? The Chinese Black Tea That ...

A Short History Keemun (or Qimen, in Mandarin) is a black tea from Anhui province in eastern China. It was first produced in 1875 by Yu Quianchen, a former government...

Black Tea vs Green Tea: What's Actually Different?

They Start as the Same Leaf Every tea, black or green, comes from the same plant: Camellia sinensis. A bush that grows across southern China, Japan, India, Sri Lanka, Kenya,...

How to Brew Loose Leaf Tea: A Beginner's Guide

Why Loose Leaf? If you have only ever used teabags, the difference is immediate. Loose leaf tea is whole or near-whole pieces of leaf, not the fine dust (called "fannings")...

Why choose loose leaf tea

If you’re used to tea bags, loose leaf tea can feel like a bit of a step into the unknown. It looks different, it needs a strainer or teapot, and...

How to Brew Jasmine Green Tea Without Losing It...

Jasmine green tea is all about balance – the clean character of green tea meets the soft, floral fragrance of jasmine blossoms. But if you use boiling water or oversteep...

What Are the Different Types of Green Tea? A Si...

If you’re just starting your journey into green tea, it can be a bit overwhelming. Sencha, Gunpowder, Dragon Well, Matcha… sounds more like a fantasy novel than a drink menu,...