When it comes to good Sencha, Chiyo hits the beat. Chiyo comes to us from Yame, in the Fukuoka prefecture, Japan. The farmer, Harashima Mashashi’s family, has grown tea for three generations. For more about Harashima-san’s family, you can check out their producer profile. Chiyo is the type of green tea that I find myself craving daily! I love getting my day started with a few brews, or it is an excellent tea for relaxing while reading a book. It ... Read the Post...
What Is Tea And 5 Quick Facts To Expand Your Knowledge
When it comes to tea, there is an infinite amount to learn. When I began getting serious about tea drinking, I realized I was in a jungle and I had to learn what is tea. The fun starts with deciding what type you want to drink! If you become like me, you will grow to love the process of brewing tea from start to sipping the last drop! Because there is so much to learn, we want to start with some of the basics. You are going to learn what is tea, ... Read the Post...
African Chai By JusTea Review
I came across JusTea at a festival and what jumped out at me is that they use black tea from Kenya, which I had never tried. I do not think I even knew tea was grown in Kenya. Although Kenyan black tea is usually processed with the crushing, tearing, and curling (CTC) method, JusTea mentions on their website that they are committed to “maintaining the whole leaf.” I am not a fan of the CTC method in tea processing, so this is a plus for ... Read the Post...
4 Essential Tips To Know When Choosing Your Masala Chai
Several factors can come into play when choosing what type of masala (spiced) chai you want to purchase. The world of masala chai is vast. There are endless options and variations. Two tea or coffee houses on the same street may have different variations of masala chai on the menu. One may sell a purely herbal chai blend, and the other may have a variation that has black tea in the blend, as an example. The options expand when you buy ... Read the Post...
