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Apr 4, 20243 min read
Water + Leaves = Tea?
In this article, we are focusing on one of the most popular methods of brewing tea in China: using short brewing times.
Apr 4, 20245 min read
Brewing Tea in a Small Teapot: Shape & Material
A teapot is the centerpiece of any tea setup. Remember that a teapot is only a helping tool for you to make tea.
Apr 4, 20248 min read
Brewing Tea in a Gaiwan: Holding & Pouring
Compared with traditional teapots, there are many advantages to using a gaiwan to make tea.
Apr 4, 20247 min read
Tea Brewing Utensils
Both tea production and tea drinking evolved over time and continue to do so today.
Mar 4, 20242 min read
Egret: tea cultivar overview
TTES # 17, also known as Egret (白鷺; báilù), is an older tea cultivar developed in Taiwan that has received its name in 1972.
Feb 15, 20244 min read
What exactly is "Oolong"? A kind of tea? A cultivar? Or a product name?
The short answer is: it's all of the above. Let's dive deeper into this topic.
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