Steaming cup of pu-erh tea
Michael Wu 7 min read
Pu-erh Tea and Blood Sugar: What We Can and Can't Say

Shop our Pu Erh Tea collections! If you've searched for "pu-erh tea and blood sugar", you have probably seen bold...

Steaming cup of pu-erh tea
Michael Wu 9 min read
Pu-erh Tea and Gut Health: What We Can and Can't Say

Shop our pu-erh tea collections. Pu-erh, and ripe pu-erh in particular, is made by microbial fermentation. That has led to...

Shelved Pu Erh tea cakes and pottery in a traditional Chinese tea shop setting
Michael Wu 15 min read
The Economics of Pu Erh Tea: Investing in Aged Pu Erh Teas

Shop our Pu Erh Tea collections! Pu erh tea has captivated tea enthusiasts for centuries, not just for its unique...

Two-tiered wooden display of dark round Pu Erh tea cakes in an article about Pu Erh tea grades
Michael Wu 15 min read
A Guide to Pu Erh Tea Grades and Quality Levels

Shop our Pu Erh Tea collections! Pu-erh tea, with its rich history and complex flavors, has captivated tea enthusiasts for...

Lush green Tea Plantation in a scenic Pu Erh Tea growing region
Michael Wu 6 min read
How Region Shapes Pu-erh Flavor

Altitude, old-arbor trees, plant material, forest cover, season, processing and storage: what each one changes in a cup of pu-erh, and how to taste it yourself.

Tea set on bamboo tray for Pu Erh Tea in Traditional Chinese Medicine article
Michael Wu 10 min read
Pu-erh Tea and Traditional Chinese Medicine: What We Can and Can't Say

You will often read that pu-erh tea has a special place in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). We want to be...

Steaming cup of Hojicha tea in a cozy setting for the article What Is Hojicha
Michael Wu 10 min read
What Is Hojicha

Hojicha is a roasted green tea with a unique flavor profile and rich cultural history. It offers a distinct departure...

Floral teacup and saucer featured in an article about whether tea is acidic
Michael Wu 8 min read
Is Tea Acidic

Acidity is a key concept in understanding the nature of various substances, including beverages like tea. In this section, you...

Stacked earth-toned fabric tea sachets displayed on a table
Michael Wu 8 min read
Do Tea Bags Go Bad

Tea bags are designed to hold tea leaves and facilitate easy brewing. They contain porous materials that allow water to...

Steaming cups of Rooibos tea with loose leaves in an article about Rooibos
Michael Wu 10 min read
Rooibos

Rooibos is a unique herbal tea originating from South Africa, known for its distinct flavor, gentle sweetness and lack of...

Steaming Cup of Tea with Mint Leaves for Lapsang Souchong Article
Michael Wu 9 min read
Lapsang Souchong

Lapsang Souchong has a rich history that includes mystical origins, widespread trade influence, and modern-day production methods. Origins and Legends...

Assortment of herbal teas with steaming cups for the Types of Tea article
Michael Wu 15 min read
Types of Tea

True teas all come from the Camellia sinensis plant and include five main types. Each type uses unique processing methods...