Dina’s Tea Notes
Fresh-Milled Matcha at Northeast Tea House
I finally went to Northeast Tea House for an unforgettable fresh matcha experience! Read on to find out more about this unique place that has everything a tea fan could ever dream of.
Where I’ve been and what I want to change
It’s been a while. I’ve been dealing with some personal stuff in the past year or so, and it’s been hard to motivate myself to write on here. I’ve also realized that while I love tea, I’m not sure I love the content I’m creating on here. I particularly don’t think tea reviews, or at…
Tea as an Alcohol Substitute
I was flipping through my “Tea Sommelier” book by Francois-Xavier Delmas and Mathias Minet for some fresh new ideas to chat about on this blog. I came across a page detailing all the advantages of tea over alcohol and also a page discussing how to enjoy a meal with both tea and wine. It’s true…
Raven Leaf Dan Cong and Bao Zhong Oolong Review
Hey everyone! It’s been a while since I’ve posted. Sorry for the long wait. I’ll be honest and say I haven’t been feeling very inspired as of late, but I want to turn things around. I hadn’t tried any new oolongs in a long time, so I made a purchase through my favorite local tea…
Iced Hojicha mocha Recipe
Well, I feel terrible for not posting anything on here for weeks! I guess I just haven’t been sure what to write about lately. Sometimes we have to take a break and make a simple post. I already made a post on how to make a hot Hojicha mocha, but I thought why not do…
Ice-brewed Tea: An Exercise in Mindfulness
It’s a hot summer day. You want some iced tea, but want a more rewarding flavor payoff. The answer? koori dashi-cha. The Japanese method of ice brewing tea. It’s not just a great way to cool off and enjoy a richer tea, it’s also a good way to test your patience and mindfulness. Ice brewing…
Japanese Orchid Sencha and 88th Night Sencha from The Tea Spot Review (Not sponsored)
Another tea review this week! Two Japanese greens with a lovely delicate flavor.
The Great Mississippi Tea Co. Review (not sponsored)
I discover a fantastic US grown and produced tea company and try three of their offerings 🙂
Unrefined Tea and Tea Byproducts
In the production of tea, there are many steps. The first steps will produce a tea that could possibly be sold and consumed just as it is. They usually aren’t, but there are a few exceptions that have been popping up on the tea market as of late. In Japanese, these are called aracha or…
Okumidori and Gokou Matcha Taste Comparison
I talk a bit about two tea cultivars and how their flavor differs in a matcha taste test!
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