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The Tea Before MatchaDid you know matcha has a predecessor?Tencha is the tea that comes before matcha, the leaf form of matcha before it’s ground into powder. And honestly?…
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Tea is delicate and deserves a little extra care. Whether you’re storing matcha, black tea, or pu-erh, knowing the right way to store it makes every cup taste fresh…
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Bancha (番茶) is a traditional Japanese green tea made from the mature leaves and stems of the tea plant. It’s typically harvested later in the season after the young…
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Learn why tea contains caffeine, how plants use it for protection, and what affects caffeine levels across different teas. You might already know that caffeine is a natural stimulant,…

I’m a Tea Expert, Teacher, Traveler. From tea leaves to travel tales, I mix art, writing, and curiosity wherever I go.
