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 ...

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 ...

There’s nothing like ringing in the new year with a warm cuppa. Whether you are an avid tea lover looking for something fresh, or a beginner tea drinker who doesn’t know where to start, team teapasar’s guide featuring our Top 10 tea recommendations will offer some tips for the best ...

While we often get lost in the subtle flavours of a good tea, there are times when we’re craving something a little more fun. The easiest way to create a fun and delicious drink with tea is to add a surprise ingredient. In this post, we’ve rounded up five of ...

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 ...

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 ...

What comes to mind when you think of the word ‘tea’? Chances are the image that pops up is one of the traditional English tea - either drunk straight or with milk and sugar. But tea comes in many forms and many other cultures have their own traditional teas. In ...

You may not know this, but tea is an excellent drink to help you stay focused. The tea leaf contains both caffeine - which keeps you alert, and theanine - which makes you relaxed. These two components come together to create a state of calm, focused alertness, which is ideal ...

In our previous two posts, we talked about some of the more common types of tea - such as black teas, green teas and oolongs - as well as some rarer teas, such as yellow teas. In today's post, we'll continue our tea talk, as well as introduce dark teas ...

[caption id="attachment_349" align="alignnone" width="1400"] Source[/caption] On hot and sunny days (basically Singapore all year round), a cold drink of tea can help cool you down. But what's the best way to make iced-tea? In this post, we'll break down the different ways of making a cool drink of tea, and ...