It's All About Tea — tea tasting

This scenario might feel painfully familiar: you just received a tea package from overseas. Naturally, you are excited to try it. You open the package, steep a cup, and… it falls flat. Maybe the aroma isn't quite as vibrant as you'd hoped, or the flavors taste muted. Disappointed, you set it aside. Then, a few weeks later, when you almost forgot about this tea purchase, you decide to give it another shot and, this time, it's like an entirely different experience! The aroma is lively, the flavors are nuanced, and you wonder what changed.

This isn't a rare experience for those who love high-quality tea. In fact, it's a topic that comes up frequently in Western tea circles. People often report that teas seem to "wake up" after a bit of time in their new environment. 

In this article, we'll explore why this happens, what teas seem to be most affected, and how you can give your tea the best chance to shine after its long trip. (Read more)

In the world of tea, one tea stands out for its distinct, multi-layered taste and aroma, offering a richness that's hard to match. Whether it's the delicate floral notes or the deep, roasted flavors, Oolong tea taste and aroma provide a tasting experience that is hard to match. What's truly fascinating, though, is how this remarkable flavor profile is created. The secret lies in its production, arguably the most intricate among the six main types of tea.

In this blog post, we're going to break down the Oolong tea production process, step by step, to uncover how each stage – from leaf harvesting to oxidation and beyond – contributes to the tea's final taste and aroma. If you're a fan of Gong Fu Cha or simply curious about what makes Oolong so distinctive, this deep dive will help explain how those rich, layered flavors come to life in every cup. (Read More)

"Full, thick body", "a robust, woody base with accentuated floral notes", "delightfully sweet aftertaste". You probably heard these coming from the tea crowd more often than not. If you're new to the world of tasting tea, it might seem like some high knowledge accessible only to a few selected. We assure you though that tea tasting and evaluation aren't reserved solely for the connoisseurs. Today's blog post delves into the art of tea tasting and appreciation - a practice, open and accessible to anyone who loves tea and wants to deepen their understanding of its many layers. 

By learning to pay attention to these key aspects, we enhance our sensory palette and elevate our appreciation and enjoyment of tea to new heights. Each focused tasting session is a step forward in fine tuning our abilities to recognize and savor the subtle nuances in our cups. So, let's embark on this enlightening journey and equip you with the knowledge to transform every sip into a deeper, more meaningful encounter with tea. (Read More)