BRAND: Matcha Source | TEA: “Kama Matcha” | GRADE: Ceremonial Grade | ORIGIN: Japan Preparation of Matcha Source “Kama Matcha” I prepared this matcha using 2 chashaku scoops (roughly a teaspoon) and 3 oz of purified water at just below 180 degrees Fahrenheit (note that Matcha Source recommends a 180 degree temperature for the best matcha … Read more Matcha Tea Review: Kama Matcha
When searching for a gift to give to someone who loves tea, sometimes it can be overwhelming. Do they normally buy gadgets for themselves? Are they looking to try new flavors? Are they interested in the history of tea? To help you determine what to get your tea-loving friend or family member, here’s our list … Read more The 22 Best Gifts for Tea Lovers
Brand: Eco-ChaType: Shan Lin Xi High Mountain Concubine Oolong Origin: Zhu Shan, Nantou, Taiwan (1500m elevation, Summer2014)Preparation: 6 steeps, gongfu style (gaiwan). Rinse / 20 seconds / 30 seconds / 45 seconds / 55 seconds / 60 seconds / 90 secondsTemperature: 185 F I’m very pleased to now have Eco-Cha on my radar, and especially appreciative of their story and mission … Read more Tea Review: Shan Lin XI High Mountain Concubine Oolong (By Eco-Cha)
While brewing tea can be a simple process of placing tea leaves in hot water, having the correct tools can highly enhance the flavor of the end result. A Yixing teapot can help a good tea taste excellent. What is a Yixing Teapot? The Yixing Teapot is a traditional teapot used for brewing tea. Originating … Read more Yixing Teapot User Guide
Mushrooms have long been praised for their health benefits. Containing fiber and antioxidants, these fungi have been used in Eastern medicine since ancient times. Drinking mushroom tea has become quite popular, and making mushroom tea at home is an easy and healthy way to get the benefits of mushrooms into your body. What is Mushroom … Read more How to Make Mushroom Tea
Black tea is arguably the most popular form of tea in Western culture. Iced tea, sweet tea, and the refreshing Arnold Palmer are almost always made with black tea. English teas such as Earl Grey or Breakfast Tea are black tea blends. The common Lipton bags you find at the local diner, you guessed it, … Read more Best Black Tea
There has been a recent boom in the tea industry as people are becoming more aware of the many beneficial things about drinking tea. And it goes beyond the simple pleasure of taste, to the many health benefits of tea, unique tea recipes (such as tea-infused cocktails), the cultural nuances of tea ceremonies and history, … Read more Tea Dispatch No. 01 – Best Tea Finds
Genmaicha is a Japanese green tea made from brown rice. In Japan, genmaicha is the name for green tea combined with roasted brown rice. It is also often referred to as “popcorn tea” as well because sometimes a few grains of rice pop as it gets roasting during the process of tea making and it … Read more The Complete Guide to Genmaicha Tea
Here are Tea Minded we like to keep on top of the latest trends in tea. With that in mind, lets take a look at tea-infused cocktails! The trend of artisan cocktails are now being enjoyed by tea and cocktail lovers alike. The every growing popularity of tea-infused cocktails first launched in America but has … Read more Tea Cocktail Recipes
With the cold and flu season in full swing, we’re all at greater risk of getting sick (or having to take care of someone that isn’t feeling well). So, allow us to give a little bit of friendly advice; reach for some of the best teas around and get brewing! For years, herbalists have been … Read more Best Teas for Surviving the Cold and Flu Season