Chinese Black Tea
Chinese black tea, or hong cha, is smooth, malty and naturally sweet. How it differs from other black teas and simple tips for brewing a…
The Tea Journal
by Tealyra
Flower Power
A guide to floral teas beyond chamomile: osmanthus, rose, honeysuckle, chrysanthemum, calendula and cornflower, and the flavor and aroma…
The Tea Horse Road
The Tea Horse Road linked Yunnan and Sichuan to Tibet for over a thousand years. Discover how the tea-for-horse trade worked and why it…
Mastering: Japanese Tea
What is the difference between a blend, and a single field tea? What is a “Chasho”?
“Flavor”ful Options
What natural, nature-identical and artificial flavorings mean in tea, how each one is made and how they differ, and how to choose flavored…
Fall Favorites
Cozy fall teas with cinnamon, ginger, apple and pumpkin spice notes, from Perfect Pumpkin Pie to Pu'erh Maple Chai, plus easy tips for a…
Fennel Tea: Taste, History and Blends
Who would have thought that such a little seed would pack such a powerful punch!
The Wonders of Ginger Tea
You can never go wrong with ginger! Here are just some of the reasons why.
Ginseng Tea: Taste, History and How to Enjoy It
Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for centuries, ginseng has been prized for centuries, and in TCM it is often blended with other…
Roobos Tea
Rooibos has a natural sweetness and subtle vanilla like flavor. It is calorie and caffeine free, a great drink the whole family can enjoy…