Tea Origins, Growing, Processing, Blending & Cupping
You’ve acquired a palate for unflavored teas and tried (and even brewed) white, green, black, oolong and maybe ever pu-erh or yellow tea… And now you’re thirsty for more! Here, you can learn about tea growing regions and origins, how tea is grown, processing and blending tea, and how to cup tea. Brew up a cup and read on!
How to Blend Moroccan Mint Green Tea
Steve Schwartz of Art of Tea demonstrates how to blend Moroccan Mint green tea at home.
Steve Schwartz of Art of Tea demonstrates how to blend Moroccan Mint green tea at home.
Black, Oolong, Green & White Tea Processing Basics
Tea processing varies by tea type, production region and individual estate. However, there are some basic procedures that remain fairly constant across the board. These are the tea processing basics.
Tea processing varies by tea type, production region and individual estate. However, there are some basic procedures that remain fairly constant across the board. These are the tea processing basics.
Tea Cupping & Tasting Basics
If you're just getting started in cupping (or tasting) tea, this is the place to do it. Learn the basics of how to cup, including how to observe flavor, aroma and mouthfeel and how to prepare tea correctly for cupping.
If you're just getting started in cupping (or tasting) tea, this is the place to do it. Learn the basics of how to cup, including how to observe flavor, aroma and mouthfeel and how to prepare tea correctly for cupping.
Tea Terroir / Growing Region Basics
Just like with wine, coffee and chocolate, growing region has a huge impact on the final flavor of tea. Here are the basics of tea terroir (or the impact growing location on flavor).
Just like with wine, coffee and chocolate, growing region has a huge impact on the final flavor of tea. Here are the basics of tea terroir (or the impact growing location on flavor).
Tea Flushes / Growing Seasons
Indian teas are often referred to as "First Flush" or "Second Flush," while Japanese teas go by names like "Shincha" ("first tea"). These names are important because of the impact growing season has on the flavor of the brew. Learn all about tea flushes (or growing seasons) here.
Indian teas are often referred to as "First Flush" or "Second Flush," while Japanese teas go by names like "Shincha" ("first tea"). These names are important because of the impact growing season has on the flavor of the brew. Learn all about tea flushes (or growing seasons) here.