Journal
LatestHow to Successfully Brew a Beautiful Cup of Tea
The truth is, there are many ways to brew a cup of tea! Depending on the type of tea, or the equipment you have, many factors can differ.
Green Tea
LatestSweet and Umami Gyokuro from Brooklyn Tea
The dry leaves of this Gyokuro revealed a syrupy sweet aroma of stone fruit, which transformed when steeped to toasted cereal and popcorn.
Black Tea
LatestComplex Qi Men Hong Cha (Keemun) from Tea Drunk
A complex journey of flavors, from syrupy passion fruit cake to bold cocoa beans, this Qi Men Hong Cha does not disappoint.
Oolong Tea
LatestA Beautiful Bouquet: Black Jade Wulong from Volition Tea
A bouquet of jasmine and gardenia flowers float from this lightly astringent wulong.
White Tea
LatestYunnan Silver Needle White Tea from T Shop
This Yunnan Silver Needle white tea from T Shop in New York kept unfolding with bright fruit notes. It was a wonderfully light journey!
Pu-erh Tea
Latest2015 Green Mountain Blend from Tea Drunk
The 2015 Green Mountain Blend from Tea Drunk might not be my cup of tea, but I absolutely appreciate it and respect it
The Colonization of Tea: Today’s Urgent Need for Change
I spoke with two amazing tea company owners who gave their insights and shared their experiences as women of Color in the tea industry.
Read MoreThe Colonization of Tea: The Truth About Its Tremendous Cost
The history of tea is one of great beauty and cultural significance. It is also a history of colonization, trickery, slavery, and white supremacy.
Read MoreWorld Water Day: There Is No Tea Without Water
World Water Day is an initiative to raise awareness around the millions of people who live without access to safe and affordable water.
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