Japanese green tea might just be one of Japan’s greatest achievements. We know that’s saying a lot when we’re talking about the country that revolutionised the modern world with bullet trains, 3D printers, and fibre-optic communications, but the accolades are deserved. Green tea from Japan is revered by connoisseurs all over the world, and has […]
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10 Incredible Facts about Oolong Tea
1. Oolong teas can carry the characteristics of both green teas and black teas. In the tea world there is a process called oxidation. The presence or lack of this process helps determine whether the producer has created a green tea (no intentional oxidation) or a black tea (full oxidation). But oolong teas are somewhere […]
The Wonderful World of Matcha
Matcha is tea with a difference. This special type of powdered green tea is made from semi-shaded leaves that have been ground up with a millstone. Unlike regular tea, it can easily be cooked with to make a delicious and nutritious treat, or whisked into hot water and drunk. Because you are consuming tea leaves […]
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Complete Guide to Chinese Tea and its History and Culture
An Overview In this article we will delve into the rich and fascinating world of Chinese tea. We will explore the history and significance of tea in Chinese society, as well as the different types of tea and some of their most unique characteristics. We will also look at the various tea ceremonies and rituals […]
The Top 10 Most Famous Chinese Teas
Tea has existed for thousands of years. It was first discovered in ancient China, and ever since it has found itself as an ever-presence among the Chinese people. As an inseparable part of Chinese culture, people from all over this vast country have come to produce some of the highest quality and most exquisite teas […]
Tea Trends 2022 | Trending growth in the tea sector
As we look forward to a brighter 2022, we’re excited about the growth in interest surrounding tea, as well as the growth in interest in herbal and wellness blends. The past two years has been bright for the industry, with more people becoming focused on health and wellbeing. This has been especially true for consumer […]
Specialty Tea | The Complete Guide to Artisan Teas
Article by Sharyn Johnston. It appears everyone has an opinion regarding what “specialty tea” means, and yet when you ask different people around the world, there are so many conflicting answers. Let’s look at some of the results. Firstly, what do some people in the coffee industry say defines “specialty coffee”? This may help us […]
Tea Health Benefits: Top 5 Health Benefits of Drinking Tea
We all seem to be looking for just the right mix of health benefits to lead a better, fuller life. While tea has enjoyed an ever-presence within the kitchen cabinets of most Westerners since it was introduced, the past century has often seen it overlooked in favour of coffee. But this trend is seeing a […]
Compostable and Biodegradable Tea Bags: Australian Tea Masters Finds a Solution
In response to the recent concerns circulating regarding the leachate contamination by microplastics being released by tea bags during the steeping process, Australian Tea Masters, a conscientious tea blending and distribution company founded in 2011, have felt compelled to address the issue. Let’s explain how we have avoided this problem since we started bagging […]
Different tea, different processing: The 8 main tea processing methods and how a delicious cup is made
Ever wondered about how you get from this: To this? It’s not magic, though at first glance it might seem like it. Tea processing is an ancient art that extends back thousands of years and begins in China. Through the millennia, the techniques for making it have become increasingly complex, specific, and refined. Amazingly, nothing […]
