Lu An: Terroir With 1000 Years Of Tea History April 3, 2023Lu An, a city located in the province of An Hui in China, boasts over 1000 years of tea-making history. The region is home to some of the most ancient...
A Tea Lover's Guide To Tea Season in China's Top Terroir April 1, 2023Many complex factors must be considered when determining the optimal time to pluck tea in a region. It is essential to understand these nuances and avoid oversimplifying the process. This is...
Meet The Artist: Nhu-Phuong of Decoding Tea March 30, 2023Meet the maker of the Decoding Tea Wall Calendars and fall in love with her process and dedication! Nhu-Phoung is a truly inspiring and passionate tea connoisseur and friend of...
Meet The Artist: Jennifer Cui of our Gai Wan Necklace March 15, 2023We love working with artists to broaden the scope of what tea can be and our interest in the culture surrounding the plant. For our newest project of a Gai...
What’s The Difference Between Yan Cha, Dan Cong, and Tie Guan Yin Wu Longs (Oolong)? February 15, 2023If you’re new to the wide world of Wu Longs, it’s easy to get confused. Wu Long (also known as Oolong,) is one of the six main categories of tea....
Debunking Teaware: What’s The Difference Between Clayware and Porcelain? January 26, 2023Much of the teawares used today are ceramic-based. While glass and metal teaware are also popular, in this article we focus on two historically significant teaware types, clayware and porcelain. In...