Category Archives: Tea knowledge

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 atContinue reading “Where I’ve been and what I want to change”

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”

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 brewingContinue reading “Ice-brewed Tea: An Exercise in Mindfulness”

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.

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 orContinue reading “Unrefined Tea and Tea Byproducts”