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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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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,…
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When people think of Japanese tea or cha 茶, they usually think of matcha, but there’s so much more to explore! In this blog, I’ll take you through some…
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I’ve been back home from Japan for a month now, after spending three incredible months there from April to July. Why did I live in Japan for three months?…
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iteaworld reached out to me and asked me to try and review their tea. Now let’s talk about iteaworld journey. Iteaworld started back in 2009, and have they come…
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I’ve always wanted to try tea subscription box. I got an ad for Sipsby just about the time I started my blog. I was curious so I took the…
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Now that it is summer and it is hot out ( for some of the world ) you may not want hot tea but you still want tea. I…
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This is one of my favorite teas. It is from Darjeeling, a region in Nepal and India. Darjeeling tea is known for its exceptional quality and unique flavor profile.…
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In a world where wellness and self-care are paramount, finding simple yet effective ways to improve our health is important. One solution lies in the humble beverage known as…

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