An Exploration of Green Teas

Aug 15, 2017

Vibrant green hue, low temperature steeping, cooling effect on the body: Amanda compares three fresh green teas and explores the floral notes of an authentic jasmine tea. Continue reading

Difference between green and black tea

Oct 15, 2016

The difference is quite clear, you might say: "green tea is green and black it black." But what does turn the tea leaves, which are all green, to black? And how is the fresh green color preserved in green tea? Continue reading

The Big Buddha Long Jing

May 08, 2016

Gabriele in Zhejiang province seeking organic Long Jing. Will he be able to find a farmer avoiding completely the use of pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilizer? Discover it in the blog... Continue reading

The green tea with the white leaves

May 04, 2016

A few cosy days in the countryside of the Anji county where a green tea with the white leaves is produced: Anji Bai Cha. Anji is also famous for bamboo artifacts, including trays and tool for the tea preparation; so I visit also the local bamboo tea market. Continue reading

Biluochun, pleasantly bitter

Apr 27, 2016

The first destination of the spring 2016 tea journey is Suzhou, where the authentic Biluochun green tea is cultivated. From picking the leaves, through wok-roasting into the cup... all within a day! Continue reading

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An Exploration of Green Teas

Difference between green and black tea

The Big Buddha Long Jing

The green tea with the white leaves

Biluochun, pleasantly bitter