Journal

Celebrate Mid-Autumn reunions with Puerh tea

Why is Puerh tea the best for Mid-Autumn Festival? What mooncakes pair well with ripe Puerh tea? Read on to find out.

3 fascinating variations of ripe Puerh tea

If you like dim-sum-style ripe Puerh, you'll love these 3 high grade variations of it! Here's how their fascinating flavours are achieved.

Tea 101: All about bug-bitten teas

Surely bug bites can't be a good thing? You may be surprised to learn that bug-bitten teas are both highly prized and highly delicious.

What is Wenshan Baozhong Tea?

If you like Taiwanese oolongs, you'll love Wenshan Baozhong. But what is it? What does its name mean? How is it made? Read on to find out.

Meet the Farmer: The Bai family | Pinglin, Taiwan | Wenshan Baozhong, Oriental Beauty

After years away, Jacob Bai and his brother decided to come back to the family business and help their father modernise the tea farm, embracing all the hard work that...

What is Longjing tea?

Probably the most famous Chinese green tea - but why is it so famous? What makes it so good? What's the best way to brew it? Read on to find...

Tea 101: All about wild tea

What is wild tea? Why is it so highly sought after? Find out all about this rare tea, and try some for yourself!

Dining out: Where to find our teas

Enjoy our small-batch loose leaf teas at these cafes and restaurants in Hong Kong.

QuaranTEA - Fun tea activities to do when self-isolating

Virtual tea masterclasses, tea subscriptions, books and journals: there are many ways tea can make quarantine enjoyable!

4 easy ways to brew tea at home

Tea helps us stay healthy and happy when stuck at home. Here are some easy (and lazy) ways to brew tea at home: with a gaiwan, teapot, cup and drinking glass. Cheers!

Tea as a self care ritual

Turn your daily cuppa into a self care ritual with these simple steps. Whether its 10 mins or 2 hours, it's important to take extra care of yourself in these...

How to create a tea space in a small home

It doesn't take much to create a beautiful space for your tea sessions at home. Here is some design tips and compact teaware options for cramped spaces.

Tea-fuelled lives | Wilson | Finding balance and nourishment through tea

A long-term member of our tea community, Wilson leads a highly active lifestyle in Hong Kong. We asked him what role tea plays in his life and how he got...

Tea 101: All about green tea

What is green tea? What types of green tea are there? What is the difference between Chinese and Japanese green teas? How do you brew green tea? Read on for...

Tea 101: All about white tea

What is white tea? Where did it come from? How is it processed? What are the main types of white tea? How should white tea be brewed? Read on to find...

Tea 101: All about Puerh tea

There’s nothing like a warm pot of silky ripe Puerh after a heavy meal or a long day. As well as being a probiotic digestive aid, it has a grounding,...

Tea 101: All about oolong tea

What is oolong tea? How is it made? What types of oolong are there? What's the best way to brew oolong teas? Read on for answers.

Tea 101: All about black tea

What is black tea? Where did it come from? How is it processed? What are the main types of black tea? How should black tea be brewed? Read on to find...

Tea 101: All about Darjeeling tea

Darjeeling holds a special place in my heart because it was one of the first regions I explored when I began sourcing tea. Read on to find out what makes Darjeeling...

Meet the Farmer: A Meng | Wuyishan, China | Rock tea

A Meng leads a tea farm in the stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wuyi Mountain (武夷山), where we source our rock teas (岩茶) from.