Tea 101
The Perfect Brew starting with Your First Cup
What teas should you choose? What teas are best for you? I get questions like this every day from newbie tea drinkers so I decided to compile all of my answers into a crash course guide for beginners.
Hi, I’m Lisa! My grandmother introduced me to tea, pouring my first cup, when I was just 5 years old. Since then, I’ve brewed an estimated 92,711 cups of tea (and counting). I’ve also worked with 16 stores and 3 distributors from around the world reviewing 1,029 teas. And now I’m passing along that experience to you.
Start Here - Picking your tea
Black tea. Green tea. Soothing tea. Caffeinated tea. There’s so many… where should you start?
Let’s take a look at the varieties, what they’re used for, and help you narrow down the perfect blends for your lifestyle.
The simple guide to brewing the first cup
Now that you’ve got the perfect tea for you… you have to know how to brew it so that all of the taste and aroma comes through.
In this guide you’ll learn the process passed down through generations to make the perfect cup every time.
Are you a coffee convert?
Which one is better? Does one have more caffeine than the other? What about the health benefits?
There are even some teas that taste like coffee. And many people use them to wean themselves away from their coffee addiction.
The ancient history of tea
Tea is over 2,000 years old. Originally used for it’s health benefits and healing properties, it’s now also transformed into an daily lifestyle drink.
For the tea nerds… let’s dive into it’s rich history and learn more about what’s in our cup.
It's Time For Tea Tools
As your journey of tea continues you will want to expand not only your knowledge but your tea collection.
There are some tea tools, gear and wears you will need and many others you will just want. Read more to find out what you need to create the perfect cup of tea.
