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Making Great Blended Teas


Mixing two teas is one of the best benefits of loose-leaf teas. But how do you properly steep a blended tea? This guide explains how to make a perfect cup of blended tea.

Why is my tea Bitter? There’s only one answer . . .


We often are told that a certain tea “tastes bitter.” There’s only one reason a tea gets bitter and this post explains how to avoid it. Make a more perfect cuppa tea with this basic advice on tea.

Decaf or Caffeine-free?


Decaf and Caffeine-free are different concepts, since decaf actually does still contain caffeine. Which you should choose depends on a few factors explained here.

What is Your Favorite Tea Blend?


This is a few of my favorite tea blends, but I’m really curious what your favorite is. Add your favorite blend in the comments so everyone can enjoy!

Making Tea: Determining Water Temperature


Water is the most important element in brewing a perfect cup of tea. This post explains which kind of water to use and how to make sure it’s the right temperature.

Making Matcha: Tea for the Japanese Tea Ceremony


Japanese Matcha is a green powdered tea used in the Japanese Tea Ceremony. This post explains how to make Match along with some information on chanoyu, the Japanese Tea Ceremony.

How to make Stronger tea . . .


If your answer is, “Let it steep longer,” this post is for you.