What is Green Tea? Green tea is one of the most ancient beverages in the world. Green tea, black tea, oolong, white and pu’er, all are cultivated from the same plant, called the Camellia Sinensis. The unique taste of each tea comes from the regions where they grow and the way they are processed. This … Read more A Complete Guide to Loose Leaf Green Tea
It is said that it was during the 17th and 18th century that the first Cast Iron Teapots were made in Japan. However, there are accounts of the cast iron teapot being present during the Sen no Rikyu period, the historical figure most famous for influencing the Traditional Japanese “Way of Tea.” Known as Tetsubin … Read more A Complete Guide to Cast Iron Teapots
In today’s fast paced environment and with ever evolving technologies and products, some may fear that traditions risk being cast aside in favor of the new and up-and coming. Fortunately, this is not the case in the world of tea — with more independent tea shops and vendors creating new and inventive ways to market … Read more Loose Leaf Tea Essentials – A “Getting Started” Guide
Tea has been a popular drink for centuries. And, as noted from the many articles here on TeaMinded, there are variety long-standing traditions surrounding the brewing and drinking of loose leaf tea. Various cultures have different customs and tools deemed most proper for preparing and drinking tea. And, while often overlooked (and not traditionally considered), … Read more How To Brew Tea Using a Traditional French Press
The tea community is growing, and with vast variety of teas now accessible more than ever, it has generated the need and desire to have them presented to us in different ways. This couldn’t be more apparent than with the rise in Tea subscriptions. A service curated to bring and introduce you to new and … Read more Best Tea Subscriptions
Here at TeaMinded we’re always on the search to find the best tea, and love to discover new tea resources and brands that are organic, environmentally friendly and have great tasting tea. Not too long ago we tried a ceremonial matcha that had a very distinctive, and incredibly satisfying, taste. It quickly rose to our … Read more Tea Merchant Review – Japanese Green Tea Company
Introduction When it comes to brewing your favorite tea, half of the battle lies in finding the best electric tea kettle or teapot. As all tea lovers are aware, the secret to having that perfect cup of tea is to know the right method of brewing, and that requires the right equipment. A very important … Read more A Guide to the Best Electric Teapots and Kettles
Fair trade is a topic that comes up often in discussions about the business and culture of tea. Simply put when consumers buy fair trade tea, they are supporting a better quality of life for the workers in the fields. Tea companies that participate in fair trade practices are going above and beyond for the … Read more Fair Trade Tea – A Complete Guide
Introducing the Rishi Tea Simple Brew Loose Leaf Teapot This Rishi Teapot is created for ultimate convenience. You can watch your tea unfurl and steep in this high quality glass vessel. The unique design of this teapot is made with ease-of-use in mind. All you need to do is add your loose-leaf tea and hot water, before you … Read more Best Easy to Use Teapot for Loose Leaf Tea
Joseph Wesley Black Tea has been on my radar for awhile now, and I decided the No. 05 Keemun would be make for a great introduction. Turns out, I was right! The Joseph Wesley line of teas are all high quality, directly sourced from personally selected growers (which highlights the value and importance of trusted relationships … Read more Joseph Wesley Keemun Congfu No. 5 – Review