Have you ever brewed the same leaves for the same time at the same temperature and still ended up with a cup that tasted different? The usual culprit is the water. The water you brew with can change...

Picture by: Anna Tarazevich Quick and easy iced green tea Ingredients 2 tsp loose leaf green tea (try our Floral Green Tea for a naturally floral iced tea with no bitterness) 1 cup water, filtered and heated to...

Discover why black tea turns bitter, how to brew it smoothly, and which high-altitude Nepal teas are naturally sweet and non-bitter. Complete guide with brewing tips.

Why your tea has no smell (aroma) You brew your favourite tea and lean in for that first breath, and there's almost nothing there. When a tea loses its smell, it's usually for one of a handful of...

Whether you're new to loose-leaf tea or have been drinking it for years, measuring properly makes a real difference in the cup. Too little leaf and the tea tastes thin; too much and it turns bitter. And if...

People often complain that green tea tastes bitter, and it's almost always because of how it was steeped. The interactive storybook below shows you how to brew green tea without bitterness in 12 visual steps. Click through each...

If you've ever stood over a tin of loose leaf tea wondering how much to put in your cup, here is the answer, plus the few things that should make you change it. Why the amount of loose...