Jens

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 mechanics behind foaming and the formation of bubbles, I did some research on what is in the … Read more

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 brewing tea is becoming more and more common while brewing tea with hot water still is the norm. Brewing tea with … Read more

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 tastes. When the aromatic and delightful tea has been steeped and you take the first sip of … Read more

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 wondered about the exact reasons for caffeine being a major part of tea leaves for a while. For this reason I have done some research on … Read more

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 major benefits to storing appropriate teas in the fridge or the freezer. But there are risks and things to be avoided when … Read more

Mixing teas has become a common practice to make teas which you have not been drinking for a while interesting. Combining teas of the same type or different types can yield a more complex flavor if the teas are complimenting each other. When I considered mixing my teas together, I was wondering whether the types … Read more