Fall Teas
The Mindful Cup: Teas for Yoga and Meditation
Before you even take your first sip, tea has a way of engaging your senses and immersing you in the moment—whether you’re measuring the leaves, keeping watch while they steep or breathing in the aroma rising from your cup. Tea can also meet you where you are, calming a busy mind or sharpening a tired one. It’s no wonder tea and meditation go so well together. Read on to discover teas for yoga and meditation that align with the intention of your practice.
What is Gongfu Cha? Exploring the Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony
Gongfu cha (“Kung Fu Tea”) is the Chinese art of brewing with skill and discipline. Our guide walks through the technique, the teaware and how they shape your cup.
What is White Tea?
White tea is harvested in early spring, when the youngest buds and tender leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant are at their most pristine.
What is Herbal Tea?
What is herbal tea? Contrary to common usage in our lexicon, herbal teas (also known as tisanes) are not technically considered “teas” in the botanical sense. Herbal teas don’t incorporate leaves from Camellia sinensis, a plant species that defines a “true” tea.
What Is Black Tea?
Black tea is typically grown in Sri Lanka, India, China, Thailand, and Africa, but what makes black tea popular worldwide is its robust flavor.
What Is Dark Tea?
Dark tea, known by the name heicha (黑茶), or literally “black tea” in Chinese, refers to the fermentation process it undergoes to become part of this category.
How to Make Iced Tea
From loose leaf to lattes, discover the coolest ways to brew.
How to Make Cold Brew Tea
Cold brewing slowly infuses tea in cool water, using time rather than high heat to draw out aroma, sweetness and a rounded body.
If you want to learn how to make iced tea cold brew at home, you only need pure water, quality tea and time.
Whether enjoyed by the glass or prepared as a pitcher to keep on hand, it's an effortless way to savor tea all season long.
Celebrate Earth Day Every Day
A note from our founder, Joshua Kaiser.
Tokoname: The Ancient Ceramic City That Shaped Sencha Brewing
Tokoname has a rich ceramic heritage that traces back to the Heian period (794–1185). Recognized as one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns—a group of historic pottery centers that are still active today—Tokoname is famous for its finely crafted kyusu teapots and traditional ceramic shrine statuary. Beckoning cat figures, or maneki-neko, are a signature sight throughout the city and are thought to bring good fortune to all who cross their path.
White Champaca: A Rare Scent in Tea
Michelia × alba, commonly known as White Champaca or White Jade Orchid, is a precious flower from the Magnoliaceae family found in the tropical gardens of Southeast Asia. Beloved for its ethereal and uplifting fragrance, this ivory white flower has long held a place in traditional medicine and natural aromatherapy. In rare cases—like the one we’re excited to share with you here—it is also used in the traditional scenting of tea.
Scent Notes: Tea in Perfumery
Tea notes can add depth and complexity to perfume, make it sparkle or sing, or whisper gently as a cup of chamomile
The Art of Rose-Scented Tea
At first, scented tea can feel like a mystery. How do tea leaves come to smell so vividly of roses when there are no rosebuds visible in the blend? As it turns out, there’s an art to it. Read on to learn more.
Why Premium Teas Make the Finest Alcohol Alternative Drinks
Recent years have seen a notable decline in alcohol consumption—and a corresponding boom in alcohol alternative drinks. In most major cities, you can’t go far without encountering a sober drink pop-up, and many liquor aisles across the U.S. now stock alcohol replacement drinks. Whether motivated by health goals or changing values, more and more people are cutting back—and discovering they can do so without sacrificing the sensory and social pleasures of savoring an elegant drink. The preferred alternative for many? Premium tea.
How To Brew Loose Leaf Tea In A Simple Brew
Our simple brew teapot is a great way to enjoy loose leaf tea at home or the office every day. The glass brew pot allows you to watch your favorite teas infuse and expand. It is made from sturdy borosilicate glass, making it resistant to breaking, even with drastic swings in temperature and a food-safe stainless steel lid that is easy to take apart for a deeper cleaning.
It’s dishwasher safe and works well for any kind of loose leaf tea, especially our finer-cut botanicals.
