Pu-erh tea is a microbial fermented tea, hailing from the high mountains of the Yunnan Province, China. It is usually made from the leaves of ancient tea trees and sold in the form of cakes and other compressed shapes. However, what truly sets Pu’erh tea apart is that through its specific fermentation and aging process the tea continues to
Throughout human history gold has stood both directly and symbolically for opulence and luxury; people wear and covet gold jewelry or use golden ornaments as an indication of status and wealth. Within the world of tea then, it is no surprise then that of the most expensive and rare teas
Competition, games of skill, luck, or both, has captivated us human beings since the beginning of time. So naturally, we find a way to make a game out of almost anything, and tea is no exception. This article will delve into the practice of Tōcha, a Japanese form of friendly
Despite being one of the poorer countries in Africa, the Southeastern country of Malawi has been a dominant force in African tea production for more than a century. Malawi sits only behind Kenya and Uganda as the third most tea-producing nation in Africa, and a substantial number of Malawians are
Shou Mei is a sweet and bold white tea hailing from Fuding county, situated in the Fujian province of China. Compared to most other white teas Shou Mei has a stronger and more robust character, but due to its somewhat withered appearance and the abundance in which it is produced
Nicole Wilson runs the interesting blog Tea For Me Please and has just released her first book: The Tea Recipe Book. We spoke her about tea trends and conservatism within the tea industry. “The trend I would like to see is more focus on single-origin teas.” What tea trends do we see
Bente from Tanzanian Kilimanjaro Specialty Tea shares launched her matcha made from coffee leaves at the end of next year. Several shops in Germany are using it and now the Kenyan cook Dennis Ang’ani of restaurant Embark is using the coffee matcha as ingredients for his recipes. How did you
