Everyone loves an acronym, so at Chiki Tea, we decided to get in on the game too: WATT. It’s a helpful way for beginners to remember the vital points of making potentially fussy Japanese green tea. WATT stands for: Water Amounts Temperature Time Water We often take for granted the … Continue reading
By Paula Geerligs The wonderful world of tea can be a daunting place for a newcomer, yet it needn’t be. When people ask me for tea advice, I always ask this first question: Caffeinated or non-caffeinated? All forms of true tea, that is, the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant … Continue reading
If you’re someone who drinks tea for its health benefits and/or aroma and flavor, you might want to think twice the next time you go to grab those convenient tea bags you purchased because they were the cheapest and most convenient option. Tea leaves need space to steep to their … Continue reading
The sweet aroma of warm tea has the power to wake up all the senses. Tea lovers always aspire to make a perfect cup of this drink, which is both healthy and soothing. You don’t need to be the master of Chinese or Japanese tea ceremony in order to make … Continue reading
With busy lives and demanding jobs, everyone is constantly seeking for energy boosters in order to get through the day. Caffeine is the one that helps us stay awake and gives us enough energy to focus on our obligations, but usually, people overuse it in the form of coffee and … Continue reading
In his latest post for TChing, First Experiences with Matcha) , Michael Haavaldsrud touches on a few of the difficulties we all face when dealing with Matcha for the first (or second! Or even third!) time. Truth be told, it’s not the easiest, most intuitive tea to prepare if you’re new … Continue reading