Why Does Tea Get Bitter? One of the best parts of any day is a warm and inviting cup of tea; it can be the catalyst that starts your day or the nightcap that makes a perfect end to a long day....

Whenever I am brewing a cup of tea, some foaming will occur. I have wondered many times over the years why that is and if I should care if the tea does foam. With some understanding of the...

Tea is more often than not brewed in hot water with the water temperature ranging between 140 °F for delicate green teas and 212 °F for more robust, oxidized and roasted teas. Nowadays, cold...

The smell of tea leaves is delightful. Holding dry tea leaves to the nose or smelling the freshly brewed leaves .. it is hard to get enough of it! But often the tea does smell better than it...

Tea made from camellia sinensis contains varying amounts of caffeine. Oxidation, fermentation, steaming and roasting aren't able to change this fact. But why does tea contain caffeine? I have...

Tea can be stored below room temperature for better long term storage capabilities. Storing tea correctly is essential if you want to enjoy your tea over extended periods of time. There are some...