It's All About Tea

If you are getting into Gong Fu Cha, you have probably heard people suggesting using yixing teaware for brewing tea. This is because Yixing Zisha clay is micro-porous and unglazed, so it interacts with the tea liquor and can slightly soften bitterness and change how aroma presents. But there are so many different yixing teapots! They come in many shapes and different types of ZiSha clay. So, which Yixing Teapot should you choose for your tea? (Read more)

Pu-erh is a unique type of tea. For many, it’s either you like it or you don’t, and there is no in-between. It is a robust tea that has often undergone years of fermentation and has a flavor that is unusual for many.

For some, pu-erh is just not for them, no matter how many top-shelf cakes they have tried. If trying pu-erh for the first time, we always recommend trying a quality sample. Otherwise, you may end up with a ruined pu-erh that will make you never want to experiment with the stuff again.

So how do we determine what constitutes a good pu-erh? (Read more)

Once brewed, most loose leaf tea ends up in the beautiful big tea leaf shape we all know and love. But not all loose leaf starts out that way. The process of transformation from its dry form, unraveling into the final shape is one of our favorite things to be aware of while taking part in gong fu cha or casually enjoying some grandpa style tea. (Read more)

We’ve put together a list that contains the most popular Chinese teas found around the world. If you are just getting into the exquisite world of Chinese teas why not take a look and see what kind of teas others are drawn to?

Some of these teas are so popular nowadays that they can be found many places, from local coffee shops to grocery stores. We always recommend buying loose leaf tea from a trusted source over bagged tea. Buying loose leaf saves you money and brings forth a much better tea experience. (Read more)

Can you decaffeinate tea at home? The short answer is no, and even commercial decaf tea still contains a small amount of caffeine. Here's what the home rinsing method actually does, how commercial decaffeination works, and what to do if you need to reduce your caffeine intake. (Read more)