Tea Brewing

Five Yixing pottery studios: what we learned

During our second sourcing trip to Yixing, we visited five independent studios, met potters and apprentices, learned how Yixing teapots are made, a...

Building a gongfu cha setup

Chaozhou Tea Table Essentials: Our Playful Interpretation When we started exploring Chaozhou gongfucha, we quickly realized that it’s not just abou...

Chaozhou vs Yixing: Hongni teapots beside zisha

What’s a Chaozhou Hongni Teapot? How It Differs from Yixing When people think of Chinese clay teapots, the first name that usually comes up is Yixi...

How to brew tea dragon balls

Dragon balls are a delightful way to explore new teas, especially pressed varieties, without committing to a large amount or budget. These tightly ...

Cold brew tea vs iced tea

When it comes to enjoying tea in the summer, two popular methods often come to mind: cold brew and iced tea. While they might seem similar, these t...

How to make cold brew tea

Looking to explore a different experience with your tea? Try cold brewing it. Here is a small explainer.

Brew Chinese green tea in a glass, 3 ways

An old-schooled Chinese way of drinking tea is to drink tea with tea leaves in it directly from a glass cup, also known as: 'grandpa style'. It ma...

How to brew Chinese loose-leaf tea

When drinking tea by yourself, there is nothing wrong with following your heart. However, no matter what grade the tea is, proper brewing technique...