Single origin tea comes from one specific farm or region, not a blend of sources assembled for consistency. This guide explains what single origin means, how terroir shapes the flavour of high-altitude Nepali teas, and why traceability matters...

Tasting tea is an art that allows you to explore its rich complexity — from aroma and flavour to texture and aftertaste. It's much more than simply drinking tea. This guide walks you through the steps of properly...

Which Tea Is Best for You? A Guide by Type, Mood, and Goal Not sure where to start with loose leaf tea? This guide cuts through the confusion. Whether you want energy, calm, better sleep, antioxidants, or just...

5 Reasons You Hate Black Tea — And Why Nepali Black Tea Is Different Most people who say they hate black tea actually hate badly brewed, low-quality black tea. The bitter, astringent, mouth-drying experience from a supermarket tea...

Last updated: August 2026 If you've ever brewed a white tea and noticed tiny hair-like particles floating in your cup, you may have wondered what they are — and whether to be concerned. The answer is fascinating, and...

Tasting tea is an adventure, and the Tea Flavour Wheel takes it one step further. This diagram — also called a Tea Aroma Wheel — helps you recognise the various flavours and scents in each cup. At first...

Camellia sinensis, often simply called the tea plant, is a type of evergreen shrub. This plant is originally from East Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, and Southeast Asia, but now it’s grown all over the world in warm areas. Tea comes...