Beginner’s Guide to Tea
Why does my green tea taste bad?
Earlier this year, I spent some time browsing Yahoo! Answers to see what kinds of questions people had about tea. One of the most common questions I came across was this: “I know green tea is supposed to be healthy, so I’m drinking it – but why does it taste so bad?”
How to Use a Gaiwan
I confess: I’ve never used a gaiwan.
But this excellent video by MarshalN explains the basic technique of brewing tea with a gaiwan, without delving into overly complicated ideas. If, like me, you’re new to gaiwans, this video should give you the crash course you’re looking for.
7 Common Questions About Black Tea
To the uninitiated, black tea is synonymous with tea. But while it’s the most common tea found outside of Asia, in reality black tea is second to green tea in terms of global popularity.
In this introduction to black tea, I discuss the basic definition of black tea, where it’s grown, some of the most famous varieties and much more.
7 Common Questions About White Tea
White tea is one of the most rare teas around, produced with unopened budsets or the first leaves of the tea plant. Traditionally, it also only comes from one specific region in China. Learn all about this highly prized tea.
7 Common Questions About Oolong Tea
Can’t pick an oolong from a green tea? This quick introduction to oolong tea (also known as wulong tea) explains what it is, where it’s grown, what its health benefits are, and much more.
7 Common Questions About Green Tea
Ever wondered where green tea is grown? What its health benefits are? Where you can buy it online? In this article, I answer seven questions people commonly have about green tea.
