/tea/
Information and resources for tea enthusiasts, from beginners to connoisseurs.
Table of Contents
Info for Beginners
Where to Buy Tea
Avoid: Teavana, Starbucks, most flavored tea places.
Check your local tea shop first.
USA
- Yunnan Sourcing US
- Nannuoshan US
- Seven Cups
- Purple Cloud Teahouse
- Old Ways Tea
- Bana Tea Company
- Tea Habitat
- Red Blossom Tea
- Ippodo Tea
- Life in Teacup
- Puerh Junky
- My Mate World (Yerba mate)
UK
EU
- Tezen
- Nannuoshan EU
- CajChai (Spain)
- Hot Soup (Netherlands)
- Mariage Frères (France) - only approved flavored tea
China
Taobao
Use buying agents. Check /cgl/ for current agent info.
Official Storefronts
- Dayi: dayi.world.tmall.com
- Xiaguan: xiaguanchaye.world.tmall.com
- Haiwan: laotongzhi.world.tmall.com
Clay Teapots
Chinese
Japanese
Subscription Services
Brewing Guides
Gongfu
| Tea Type | Temp | Amount | 1st Infusion |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85°C | 3.5-4g/100ml | 20s |
| Green | 80°C | 3-3.5g/100ml | 15s |
| Oolong | 99°C | 4.5-6.5g/100ml | 20-25s |
| Black | 95°C | 4-4.5g/100ml | 10-15s |
| Puer Raw | 95°C | 5g/100ml | 10s |
| Puer Ripe | 99°C | 5g/100ml | 10s |
Western
| Tea Type | Temp | Amount | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85°C | 1-2g/100ml | 3min |
| Green | 75°C | 1-2g/100ml | 3min |
| Oolong | 100°C | 1-2g/100ml | 3-4min |
| Black | 100°C | 1-1.5g/100ml | 3min |
Basic Steps
- Heat water to correct temperature
- Preheat vessel
- Add tea leaves
- Pour water, start timer
- Remove leaves when done
FAQ
New to tea, what should I try?
Get samples of different types: green, oolong, black, white, puer. See what you like.
Tea bags vs loose leaf?
Bags contain dust. Loose leaf is higher quality and can be resteeped.
All tea from same plant?
Yes, all Camellia sinensis, different cultivars.
Raw vs ripe puer?
Raw: lightly fermented, ages over time. Ripe: wet-pile fermented, ready to drink.
How to store tea?
Airtight container, away from light/smells. Puer needs some humidity.
Resources
Blogs/YouTube
Credits
Old owner - Unknown
Current owner - Clara
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