Portland’s Tao of Tea and Astoria’s Sleeper Coffee Brew a Perfect Match
Pour yourself a cup for this one: In a world where coffee dominates morning rituals, a quiet revolution is brewing in Portland’s tea scene. Tao of Tea, a...
Matcha’s Caffeine: Why It Feels So Different From Coffee
Real talk: Matcha’s caffeine isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a science-backed alternative to coffee’s crash. The idea that matcha delivers “calm alertness”...
Camellias, Faith, and the Tea Ceremony: A Cultural Deep Dive
If you’ve ever marveled at the quiet resilience of camellias, you might not know they’re more than ornamental. In Japan, these flowers are steeped in...
The Red Sun Brick: A Legacy of Menghai Ancient Tree Tea
Time to spill: This brick isn’t just tea—it’s a time capsule. Crafted in 2000 by Haiwan’s founder, Mr.
The Sweetest Battle of the Gu Shu: Round 1 of the 2026 Puer Tournament
Real talk: The 2026 Raw Puer Tournament’s first round wasn’t just a clash of flavors—it was a masterclass in nuance. Four Gu Shu teas stepped into the ring,...
The Lingering Question: Why Does Mandarin Shou Taste Like Black Pepper?
The verdict is in: Mandarin Shou Puerh isn’t supposed to taste like black pepper. At least, not in the way this tea lover is experiencing it.
The Aged Puer That Brews Like Espresso
Here’s a revelation that’ll make you rethink your coffee routine: a 2020 batch of Yunnan Sourcing Menghai “Gong Ting” Tippy Grade puer has aged into...
Crimson Lotus Tea’s Banpen Big Tree Raw Puer: A Bright, Youthful Masterclass
Time to spill: This 3-year-old raw puer is brighter than most of its peers, and it’s not holding back. The tea unfolds with a crisp, almost playful...
The Raw Puer Tournament: A Clash of Mountains in Round 1
In the first round of the Raw Puer Tournament, the clash of mountain-grown teas reveals a world where subtlety reigns supreme. These raw puerh...
The Jingmai Hummingbird: A Black Tea-Puer Hybrid in the Making
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when black tea meets raw puerh, the Bitterleaf Reserve 2013 Jingmai Hummingbird offers a compelling answer. This raw...