Tea Journal

Jun 219 min read

Scented and flavored tea: how to create your own signature earl grey and more

Scenting dried tea with flowers and other botanicals is one of the oldest and most-guarded tea making tradition from China. From the elegant

Aug 31, 20224 min read

Amber Flora and butterfly lemonade

A closer look at our herbal tea blend Amber Flora and how to make a beautiful summer butterfly lemonade with it!

Jul 3, 20222 min read

Best lavender syrup and iced lavender cappuccino

We are sharing our favorite lavender syrup recipe so you can create this versatile syrup in just a few easy steps.

Jun 8, 20223 min read

Teas that increase in value after beaten by bugs?

Honey black tea and oriental beauty are both said to have a honey like fragrance and sweetness. It’s due to tea jassids bites.

May 25, 20222 min read

Honeybrook, a comforting black tea tastes like honey

A naturally sweet tea harvested in the summer. Organically grown where the tea jassids trigger the tree to release a honey like sweetness.

May 11, 20222 min read

The chamomile tea of Asia: chrysanthemum

Naturally sweet, chrysanthemum tea that is said to help reduce high blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and is packed with antioxidants

Apr 27, 20222 min read

Mitsudashi, cold brew tea

One of the best ways to enjoy a glass of iced tea in the warmer season is cold brew. This method is easy, consistent and delicious.

Mar 30, 20222 min read

Golden sparkle, Wenshan Baozhong, a taste of spring blossoms

Golden Sparkle is an elegant tea with an aroma that reminds you of spring blossoms and pickled mango. It’s light, delicate and clean.

Mar 16, 20221 min read

Stepping into the Spring with Greenwood, new plantation tea from Taiwan

Floral and laced with delicate scents of peach and ripe fruit, Greenwood is harvested from a new plantation from Shanlinxi, Taiwan.

Feb 22, 20222 min read

Vibrant and fascinating: Crimson Jade, a Taiwanese black tea

Crimson Jade is a black tea from Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan. This tea displays a vibrant and fascinating deep red color which is why this...

Jan 5, 20222 min read

Emei Oriental Beauty Tea, an exotic and enchanting tea from Taiwan

Before talking about this tea, I need to talk about this particular type of bug. This tiny, harmless bug is called tea jassid, or...