01TEA JOURNEY [12] | Grading Tea
Familiar with French Bordeaux's AOC label, Italian Chardonnay's DOCG, or Japanese A5 Wagyu? The common denominator of these grading systems is that they…
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0102TEA JOURNEY [11] | How to pick the best Oolong
Oolong tea, also known as Blue, is a partially fermented/oxidized or semi-fermented tea, with oxidation levels ranging from 15% to 70%. It's got a huge…
Read story →03TEA JOURNEY [10] | Tea's Botanical Story
Scientifically known as Camellia sinensis or Thea sinensis, an evergreen tree belonging to the Camellia family, the tea tree boasts many intriguing varieties…
Read story →04TEA JOURNEY [9] | How to Pick Good Tea
Just like the variety of teas, the processing methods and raw materials used in tea production differ, so it's impossible to evaluate the quality of tea based…
Read story →05TEA JOURNEY [8] | Tea Leaf's Transformation
Did you know that green tea, green tea, black tea, white tea, and oolong tea all come from the same tea plant? Even though they come from the same tea plant…
Read story →06TEA JOURNEY [7] | Is Tea Good For You?
In China, the birthplace of tea, it has long been believed that tea helps balance the energy in our body. In particular, the ancient Chinese medical book…
Read story →07TEA JOURNEY [6] | How Green Tea is Made in Korea
"Is Green Tea Only Produced in Korea?" When it comes to green tea, Korea is often associated with its production. If you browse through local stores, you…
Read story →08TEA JOURNEY [5] | Tannin in Tea
Polyphenols are also referred to as tannins. The tannins in tea are a type of compound similar to those found in wine, and some compounds, such as…
Read story →09TEA JOURNEY [4] | Theine and Caffeine
Caffeine is the main alkaloid found in tea, which is a nitrogenous compound with alkaline properties. It was discovered in coffee in 1819 and later found in…
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