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Black Tea — Rich, Aromatic & Full of Character Black tea is one of the world’s major tea categories. Like green, white, oolong, and pu-erh teas, traditional black tea is produced from the leaves of Camellia sinensis. What makes it different is its high degree of oxidation, which transforms fresh green leaves into darker leaves […]

Matcha: Grades, Taste, Color & Cultivars Matcha is one of Japan’s most distinctive teas. Unlike ordinary green tea, where the leaves are infused and removed, matcha is made from finely ground tea leaves that are whisked directly into water. This gives matcha its characteristic vivid green color, creamy texture, concentrated aroma and rich umami taste.

Sagan Daila Tea — The “White Wing” of Siberia Sagan Daila (also written Sagan Dalya or Sagaan Dali) is an aromatic herbal infusion made from Rhododendron adamsii. It is not a true tea from Camellia sinensis. Its Buryat name is commonly translated as “White Wing.” Origin: The plant grows naturally in mountainous alpine and subalpine areas of Eastern and

Some interesting, blog-friendly facts about tea and weight management. It’s best to avoid presenting tea as a “fat-burning” or weight-loss treatment; research suggests any effect is generally modest and depends heavily on overall diet and lifestyle. 🍵 Green tea contains catechins and caffeine. EGCG is its best-known catechin. Together with caffeine, these compounds have been

                Camellia sinensis 🌱 One plant creates thousands of teas. Green, black, white, oolong, matcha and pu-erh can all originate from Camellia sinensis. Processing creates much of their remarkable diversity. 🌸 The tea plant produces flowers. Camellia sinensis develops beautiful small white flowers with yellow centers, resembling miniature

Pu-erh is a distinctive post-fermented tea traditionally associated with Yunnan, China. It is made from tea leaves that undergo microbial and enzymatic changes after the initial processing, allowing the tea’s character to develop over time. There are two main types of pu-erh, and they are made differently: 1. Sheng (raw) pu-erh is the traditional style.