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7 New Loose Leaf Teas for a Portland Winter: Fruity, Spiced and Earthy Blends
Seven new loose leaf teas just joined the Teatentional lineup, from a spiced oolong chai to a creamy strawberry milk oolong and a coconut mango pu'erh. Here is...
The Best Teas for Iced Tea (and How to Brew Each One)
Not every tea tastes great cold. Here are the best teas for iced tea, from classic black tea to minty green, fruity herbals and caffeine-free rooibos, with how...
Gunpowder Green Tea: What It Is, How It Tastes and How to Brew It
Gunpowder green tea is Chinese green tea rolled into tiny pellets that unfurl in hot water. Here is where it comes from, how it tastes, why it is...
What Is Oolong Tea? Taste, Types and How to Brew It
Oolong is the tea between green and black: partly oxidized, endlessly varied and made for re-steeping. Here is what oolong is, how it is made, the main types...
What Is Pu'erh Tea? Raw vs Ripe, Taste and How to Brew It
Pu'erh is a fermented, aged tea from Yunnan, China, often pressed into cakes and kept for years. Here is what it is, the difference between raw and ripe...
Chinese Tea Culture: The History of Tea in China, From Ancient Tombs to Pu'erh
China is where tea began. Here is how Chinese tea culture grew from leaves in ancient tombs to pressed tea cakes, whisked powder, loose leaf teapots, Wuyi oolong...
The History of Tea: Where Tea Comes From and How It Spread Around the World
Tea started as a wild plant in the hills of southwest China. Here is how it became the world's favorite drink after water, from ancient tombs and imperial...
Rooibos Tea Benefits: The Caffeine-Free Red Tea Made for Long Portland Evenings
When the sun sets before 5pm and the drizzle settles in, rooibos is the cup that can keep going all evening. Here is what rooibos is, what it...
How to Make a Chai Tea Latte at Home (Better Than the Café)
A creamy, spiced chai latte takes about 10 minutes with loose leaf chai. Here is the stovetop method, the quick mug method, an iced version and tips for...
Does Chai Have Caffeine? How Much Is in Your Cup, Compared to Coffee
Yes, traditional chai has caffeine because it is made with black tea. Here is roughly how much, how it compares to coffee, and how to enjoy chai with...
Best Tea for Sleep: 6 Caffeine-Free Bedtime Teas to Help You Unwind
Can't switch off at night? These are the herbs found in bedtime teas, what the research says about chamomile and valerian, and the six caffeine-free Teatentional blends we...
Elderberry Tea: Benefits, Flavor and How to Brew It
Elderberry tea is tart, fruity and naturally caffeine free. Here is what elderberry is, what the research does and doesn't say, how to brew it safely, and our...
Tea Gifts for Tea Lovers: Thoughtful Ideas for Every Budget
Shopping for someone who loves tea? From sample packs and blooming tea to teapots, infuser mugs and rare single-origin leaves, here are our favorite tea gifts for every...
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