Tea Education
Brewing using the “Gong Fu Cha" technique requires a small teapot of some kind, most often a Gaiwan (guy-wan) or Yixing (ee-shing) teapot.Gaiwan literally translated means “lidded cup” or “lidded bowl” and is typically a ceramic or porcelain cup with a saucer and a lid. Yixing teapot...
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Proportions We suggest starting with 2 grams of tea per cup of water. If you do not have a scale to measure out the weight of your tea, for a typical black tea, 2 grams roughly equals 1 teaspoon. One...
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The Shelf Life of TeaThe shelf life will vary depending upon the type of tea, quality of the leaf, and the storage environment. From farm, to shop, to pantry.Black Tea: 1-3 yearsGreen Tea: 1-2 yearsMatcha Tea: 1 yearYellow Tea: 1-2 yearsOolong Tea: 1-10 yearsWhite Tea: 1-10+...
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Tea grading is the process of evaluating each tea product based on the quality and condition of the tea leaves themselves. Tea leaf grading methods vary from region to region, and by tea type. The most common tea grading language...
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It is no question when we reflect on ancient traditions and tea cultures, that tea has the ability to nurture a meditative, relaxed, and clear mental state. This can be related to the connective act of sharing tea with others, slowing...
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