Tea Types

Matcha vs. Sencha: Which Japanese Green Tea Suits Your Taste? Tea Types
Matcha vs. Sencha: Which Japanese Green Tea Suits Your Taste?
Matcha is whisked whole-leaf powder with deep umami and a steady lift; sencha is steeped loose leaf, brighter and more forgiving. Here is how to choose.
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A Beginner's Guide to Pu'er Tea: Raw vs. Ripe and What to Try First Tea Types
A Beginner's Guide to Pu'er Tea: Raw vs. Ripe and What to Try First
Pu'er comes in two styles — bitter, age-worthy raw sheng and smooth, ready-to-drink ripe shou. Here's how they differ, how to brew them, and what to taste first.
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Green Tea vs. Oolong: A Beginner's Comparison of Flavor, Caffeine, and Brewing Tea Types
Green Tea vs. Oolong: A Beginner's Comparison of Flavor, Caffeine, and Brewing
Green tea and oolong come from the same leaf, separated by oxidation. Here's how that difference shapes flavor, caffeine, and the way you should brew each one.
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