6 Best Teas for Fall

Cozy up to these staff-favorite teas for autumn!

Why is My Iced Tea Cloudy?

Struggling with cloudy iced tea? We talk a little about the chemistry of why your iced tea is outlook: hazy and what to do about it.

Organic v. Wild Foraged

Debate the terminology behind wild foraged versus orgainc ingredients with us! We discuss ingredient labeling and whether or not wild foraged ingredients are technically organic.

8 Teas to Take Your Palate to the Next Level

Looking to expand your tea palate? Try these next-level teas in place of everyday favorites!

Beyond English Breakfast - Breakfast Tea Alternatives

Looking for your new favorite breakfast tea? Explore our top black teas for morning that go beyond the typical.

Matcha Wakatake vs. Whole Foods & Trader Joe's

Ceremonial v. Culinary-Grade Matcha: Which Matcha is Right for You?

Learn about culinary and ceremonial matcha, and which matcha is the right matcha for your favorite at home matcha ceremony!

L-theanine and tea

Learn about the powerhouse amino-acid found naturally in tea, L-theanine, and its surprising effects on your mental and physical well-being. 

How Much Caffeine is in Tea?

Wondering how much caffeine is really in your favorite pot of tea? Learn about caffeine levels in tea and how your steeping method might affect how much caffeine is really in your cup.

What is Scented Tea?

Learn what scented tea is and why we shy away from calling this category flavored tea.

Where Is Tea Grown? Different Regions for All of Your Favorite Teas

When you think about tea, what countries come to mind? The typical countries of China, Japan, and India probably come pretty quickly, but did you know that tea is grown all around the world? Different regions lend themselves better to different types of tea such as black teas, green teas,...

What is White Tea?

More so than any other article in our "What is Tea" series, the answer to "what is white tea" feels elusive and delicate, much like white tea itself. Partly this feeling of ambiguity around white tea may be a volume issue - white tea is only made from the bud and perhaps...

Taiwanese Oolongs: History, Production & Terroir

Taiwan is a small archipelago with the perfect climate for cultivating tea. Though their tea growing history is comparatively short, Taiwan's tea growing regions are some of the most famous and highly regarded in the world.  We've previously discussed oolongs and their history in general, but the Taiwanese oolongs are so...

What is Oolong Tea?

Learn what makes a tea an oolong and why this well-balanced, partially oxidized tea category is so beloved by its devotees. 

What is Black Tea?

Learn about black tea, its history and origins, and how it differs from other types of tea in style and preparation.

What is Green Tea?

Learn how green tea is made, its history, and why it remains one of the most popular teas world-wide.