Tea in Kinihira, Rwanda
View photos from a tea producing area of Rwanda making tea on an industrial scale.
Tea’s Health Benefits
A scientific inquiry into why research has claimed health benefits. We go there with antioxidants, polyphenols, flavonoids and more.
The 150 year history of Qimen Keemun Tea
Why Qimen is also known as Keemun, how it ended up being a black tea made in a region mostly known for green teas, and how it became a global superstar of black teas.
Ideal Tea Steeping Infographic
A handy infographic I made just for you to help you learn the optimal windows for brewing each type of tea.
Cooling Down with Hot Tea (?!)
Why according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, green tea is a 取火 qu huo “cooling” drink.
To Milk or Not with Black Tea
Watch as I discuss why people use milk in their tea nad how milk and tea react chemically while brewing a cup of Qimen (aka Keemun) Black Tea.