Comparative Tea tasting – Dina's Tea Notes

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 teaContinue reading “Raven Leaf Dan Cong and Bao Zhong Oolong Review”

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 🙂

Okumidori and Gokou Matcha Taste Comparison

I talk a bit about two tea cultivars and how their flavor differs in a matcha taste test!

Tea Roasting at Home

I try roasting some older tea at home!

Matcha and Beyond: Culinary Tea powder Applications

I’m sure most of you have at least heard of matcha. It’s become very trendy in many coffee shops and even in cosmetics. Of course, it’s been around for centuries in Japan and had more of a connection to Buddhist monks and ceremonial applications than to lattes and cakes. Although learning the historic and culturalContinue reading “Matcha and Beyond: Culinary Tea powder Applications”

Comparative Tea Tasting: Korean Greens

When I was really starting to get into tea, I was mostly drinking Japanese and Chinese teas. I had always wondered if Korea had a tea culture as well, considering the close proximity. It turns out that Korea does in fact have it’s own rich tea history. It’s simply not as well known. The teaContinue reading “Comparative Tea Tasting: Korean Greens”