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History of Hunan Dark Tea, Kernels

July 13, 2021

Written by Pedro Villalon

Learn about the process that creates the complex, slightly smoky, and unarguably ‘fermented’ taste of this tea!

Charcoal Finish Firing | Coaxing Lingering Sweetness and Aroma in Gyokuro

May 25, 2021

Written by Pedro Villalon

Finish firing (火入れ) is a most important process when crafting Japanese-style, steamed green tea. Not only is it important to reducing moisture content (thus preserving freshness for longer), but as our friend Jared from Jagasilk says, finish-firing 'develops the sugars and curb the tannins.' By the end of the Tokugawa Shogunate, it was already a well-established custom.

Yiwu, the Origin of the Tea Horse Road

April 20, 2021

Written by Pedro Villalon

Yiwu (易武), a historical town in Yunnan’s Mengla County, often called the ‘Origin of the Tea Horse Road’.

Huang Shan (Yellow Mountain 黃山), Special Tea Origin

April 20, 2021

Written by Pedro Villalon

Some of the most important teas from one of the most important mountains in China.

What is White Tea?

April 13, 2021

Written by Pedro Villalon

WHAT IS WHITE TEA? Like so many concepts in a universe as broad as that of tea, many people disag...

What is Matcha? Brief History and Basic Facts.

April 6, 2021

Written by Pedro Villalon

Learn about matcha! What is it? How did it start? How is it made? Is it hard to prepare?

We have the answers for you!

What is Green Tea? How is green tea made?

March 6, 2020

Written by Taryn

We are exploring all there is to know about Ujicha (green tea from Uji, Japan). We have tea from two growers of the region: Tsuji and Yosida. Learn some cool stuff about tea with us!