It's All About Tea
How To Drink Tea: The 5 Things You Shouldn't Do
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Whether you like your tea Gong Fu-style, Western-style, or just good ol' Grandpa-style — there are always a few things to keep in mind when enjoying brewed Camellia Sinensis leaves.
In China, tea has been cultivated for over 2000 years. And the first book on tea was written during China's Tang Dynasty (618 to 907) by a monk called Lu Yu, otherwise known as the Sage of Tea. It should be no surprise that over this long period of time, people developed the knowledge of how to properly brew tea and what definitely not to do. (Read more)
All About The Japanese Cast Iron Teapot: Tetsubin
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Centuries ago, tetsubin were used solely for boiling water.
Nowadays they have gained immense popularity outside of Japan. We find them in many restaurants, cafes, and homes. Not only are these cast iron teapots aesthetically pleasing to the eye, with their simple zen like form; but they are also great at keeping our tea warm. (Read more)
The Best Chinese Green Tea? Long Jing Dragon Well Green Tea!
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Longjing Dragon Well Green Tea is one of the most sought-after teas hailing from China. West Lake Dragon Well Green Tea is known as one of China's top ten teas. It is frequently served to VIP guests and heads of state who are visiting China. How did it earn such a position? And what makes it unique? Let's find out! (Read more)
What’s The Deal With The Pure Silver GongFu Teapot?
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Aside from their steep price tag, we’re talking $500 plus for one teapot, what is it that has people buying silver teapots for gong fu cha? With Yixing clay, porcelain, glass, and cast iron, there's plenty of teaware to choose from. So is the pure silver teapot really worth it? (Read more)
What Is White Tea? From Production To Price
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White tea doesn't look like much. The leaves are barely touched during processing, often just a pale scattering of downy buds with a light silvery fuzz. So it tends to surprise people that a tea this understated can carry such a high price tag, with certain harvests and aged batches selling for as much as, or even more than, far more elaborately processed teas.
While some don't understand the price tag on this tea, others patiently await the new harvest season, or even for it to reach its peak aging period. (Read more)