There's something very satisfying about a simple, perfectly brewed cup of tea. It should bring peace and calm, and for some, a degree of enlightenment. We feel that if tea becomes too intimidating or inaccessible, if we spend more time thinking about how tea should be brewed than brewing it, we lose that core spirit of what drinking tea is all about.
This section is our attempt to make tea less intimidating and more accessible. We'll talk about its rich history and introduce you to a way of thinking about tea that'll enable you to comfortably explore the world of teas.
History
Tea today is the result of nearly 3000 years of history and culture. Though myth and lore shrouds the true origins of tea, often supposing a divine source, most current research has traced its origin to the Himalayan foothills...
Tea : Camellia Sinensis
True tea comes from a group of plants in the Camellia sinensis species. The best way to think about what tea is is to consider the four factors that make up a particular tea's identity...
Types of Tea
Over 2000 varieties of tea have been identified, but it is easier to become familiar with these different varieties when they are broken down into seven general types...
Quality
The nature of what we do exposes us to quite a few teas, and quite a few varying quality levels of teas. Tea Quality is a function of many things...
Brewing
These are our recommended temperatures and steeping times for brewing each tea. We find these standards to produce the best results in flavor and aroma...
