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Alishan is one of Taiwan’s best-known tea-growing regions. We first tasted Taiwanese tea samples in 2016, and since then we’ve received several batches of oolong tea from Taiwan, including Alishan....

The world of matcha extends well beyond the simplistic distinction between “ceremonial” and “culinary” grades. Much like wine grapes, such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the cultivar of the tea...

What is matcha tonic? Matcha tonic is a refreshing drink made with whisked matcha, chilled tonic water and ice. This recipe uses 2 g matcha, 40 ml water and 100...

A brief introduction to how to make the most of your Matcha powder and what we need for preparation. Accessories The four vital accessories are: chashaku (茶杓), a thin bamboo...

As you probably know, different kinds of tea need to be steeped at different temperatures to ensure you are getting the best flavor out of your tea. This is particularly...

Mizudashi: Cold Brew Tea for Summer Our old favorite; cold-brewed tea is one of the easiest tea-making methods and it has a really good cooling effect. A dose of water,...

Green tea contains caffeine, L-theanine, and polyphenols such as catechins, compounds often discussed in research on green tea benefits. The evidence has limits: laboratory findings do not automatically translate into...

In the past few months, we have been experimenting with our matcha tea as well as our matcha accessories. As a result, we have just received a set of beautiful...

Originally published in 2017. We have kept the original story and tasting experiences below, with links updated to newer vintages and clearly labelled newer selections. The tasting notes describe the...

Tea words  Péter Galambos, the tea hunter of Zhao Zhou teahouse, had extensive knowledge of the history of Chinese Buddhism and Chinese tea, all kinds of tea and meditation practices,...

When China pops up in a conversation, everyone gets different associations: teeming cities, high-speed trains, thousand-year-old history, spicy food, and huge distances. For a tea lover, like us, the first...

Péter Galambos talks about Chinese teas and customs 4/3 Yunnan puer 普洱 tea has two main categories. The first one is sheng cha 生茶, which means raw; the second one...

Péter Galambos talks about Chinese teas and tea culture 4/1 Drinking tea is an interesting and exciting experience. From an early age, I liked it. Of course, at that time...

Happiness in a Teacup: The Pleasure of Drinking Tea Everyone has their main reason for drinking Chinese tea: a cozy habit, a good program with friends, a one-person ritual, a...