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Tea journal

Brewing notes & stories

How to brew, how to care for clay and porcelain, and the people who make the pieces in our shop.

How to Brew Tea in a Gaiwan: A Beginner's Guide

How to Brew Tea in a Gaiwan: A Beginner's Guide

The gaiwan is the most versatile brewing vessel in Chinese tea. Here is how to use one without burning your fingers.

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Choosing Your First Yixing Teapot

Choosing Your First Yixing Teapot

Clay, size, shape and pour: four things to check before you bring home a zisha teapot.

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What Is Pu-erh Tea? Raw vs. Ripe Explained

What Is Pu-erh Tea? Raw vs. Ripe Explained

Pu-erh is the tea that gets better with age. Learn the difference between sheng and shou, and how to brew both.

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Gong Dao Bei: Why Your Tea Table Needs a Fair Cup

Gong Dao Bei: Why Your Tea Table Needs a Fair Cup

A small pitcher with a big job: making sure every cup of tea tastes exactly the same.

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Caring for Tea Pets: A Little Tradition on Your Tea Tray

Caring for Tea Pets: A Little Tradition on Your Tea Tray

Tea pets are small clay figures that "drink" your leftover tea. Here is why people keep them and how to look after one.

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Five Chinese Teas Every Beginner Should Try

Five Chinese Teas Every Beginner Should Try

From delicate white tea to roasted rock oolong, five teas that show the range of Chinese tea.

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