No two Earl Grey blends are the same, and you may take to a particular brand of Earl Grey characterised by a classic full-bodied mouthfeel or one underscored with lavender notes. Blends are created from teas that may hail from different origins, or mixed with flavourings and  botanicals, where some ...

If you’ve ever felt lost hearing a tea described as ‘full-bodied’ or wondered what the difference between astringent and bitter is, this post is for you. Rather than a flavour or taste (covered in our previous post on Tea Terminology), mouthfeel refers to the sensation and texture of tea on ...

The tea and coffee industries have been instrumental in the lives of women across the globe for centuries. Women workers, despite their contributions on the field, have always been relegated to the bottom strata. According to the International Coffee Organization (ICO), between 20% to 30% of coffee farms are female-operated, ...

In the first part of the series, we’re defining tea terms and introducing a range of taste profiles in words, so you can better select and appreciate your teas, or have a few terms handy when conversing with tea enthusiasts! Umami: Think broths, cheese and oyster sauce - these foods ...

Boo!! Times are a little different this year but there is no stopping us from reminiscing the days where carved pumpkins are lit up in busy bars, housing estates bustling with the catchy call of 'trick or treat!' and - oh gosh - the exhilaration of visiting horrifying haunted houses. ...

Falling on the 15th day of the eighth month in Chinese Lunar Calendar, the Mid-autumn Festival also known as 中秋节 in Mandarin is an iconic Chinese celebration that is observed in many Asian countries. Although it started out as a festival in celebration of a bountiful post-autumn harvest, with the ...

What do Dong Ding Oolong and Houjicha have in common? If you’ve guessed “roasted”, you’re right! But what does roasting have to do with tea anyway? In this post, we’ll be exploring the reasons why you might want to roast tea and how you can do it. First, what does ...

How to make Wuyi Rock Tea Latte At Home INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp of Camellia Tea Bar's Sparrow's Tongue 1 1/4 cup of water 1 1/4 cup full cream milk (or any milk you prefer) EQUIPMENT Kettle Teapot Strainer Milk frother or French press (optional) INSTRUCTIONS The first thing to do ...

This post was guest written by Benns Chocolates. When discussing the various types of chocolatey drinks, you’ll probably hear the mention of hot chocolate, chocolate milkshakes or even chocolate coffee. But have you heard of chocolate tea? Turns out, a clean soothing warm cup of tea that tastes like a ...

For centuries, humans have been trying to tell the future from the world around us. From the ancient Chinese oracle bones to divination methods using the I Ching, almost anything can be used. But have you thought of using tea leaves? Before tea leaf reading, or tasseography, came into vogue, ...

It’s never too early to start planning ahead, so apart from what you’re going to eat, drink, and wear during Chinese New Year, you might want to start thinking about what to do after the festive season. As we all know but hate to admit, it is far too easy ...

In our previous post, we discussed the longstanding history tea has had in Chinese culture. Because of its significance, it's only natural that tea is not just a part of everyday life, but also a part of important events such as Chinese New Year. In today's post, we uncover some ...