It's All About Tea

We all know China is a big country! With many varying climates, traditions and culture. This is also true when it comes to Chinese tea. And while tea is grown in many of China's regions, prominent tea growing regions occupy less than 50% of the whole country. The perfect tea calls for a very particular climate, ideally with high moisture and not too cold.

When purchasing loose leaf tea you’ll see that each tea comes from a different region. But would you be able to identify where it comes from based on the tea? Possibly not, but if you know which teas are grown in which region you can probably make a close guess. (Read more)

Grandpa-style tea brewing is far from mysterious. This method, often called "Farmer Style", celebrates the simplicity of tea. It strips away the ritual of the tea ceremony, focusing purely on the leaf and the water. And I’m sure we’ve all drunk tea grandpa style before, without even knowing it. Grandpa-style tea brewing is very casual. (Read more)

Cha Qi (茶气) is… well, there’s not really a definition for what it is. But one thing's for sure — if you’ve experienced it, you’ll know it. And you won’t forget it.

Cha Qi lives in teas that... (Read more)

Yixing teaware is renowned as the perfect choice for Gong Fu Cha, but unfortunately, there is still some myth and confusion surrounding these teapots. So let’s start with the basics. (Read more)

No matter where in the world you go to, tea has spread far and wide. In the past few centuries, tea traditions have become so intertwined with local culture that sometimes refusing a cup of tea from a friend or stranger is considered the biggest insult you can inflict on both the person and the culture...  (Read more)