Fundamentals
Loose-Leaf vs. Tea Bags: Why the Cup Tastes So Different
It is not snobbery. The leaf quality, surface area, and room to expand all change what ends up in your cup.
Brewing
The Water-Temperature Guide Every Tea Drinker Needs
Boiling water ruins green tea and underbrews black. The right temperature for every type, and why it matters.
Tasting
A Beginner's Guide to Tasting Green Tea
Grassy, nutty, marine, sweet: how to actually taste a green tea and find the styles you love.