Journal

  • On Naming Conventions

    On Naming Conventions
    Is there one 'best' way to sort and categorize tea? Many have tried, but few, I argue, have succeeded. Considering the number of cultivars, tea-producing regions, and production methods, there's more information about a given tea than can be displayed succinctly. Every tea seller has to consider a problem so fundamental that it cannot be ignored: How to list and organize a catalog of teas? 
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  • Taiwan's Seven Essential Teas

    Taiwan's Seven Essential Teas
    An overview of seven popular teas from Taiwan, including Bi Luo Chun (碧螺春), Bao Zhong (包种), Gao Shan (高山), Dong Ding (洞顶), Tie Guan Yin (鐵觀音), Dong Fang Mei Ren (東方美人), and Hong Yu (紅玉).
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  • Three New Teas From Taiwan

    Three New Teas From Taiwan
    This summer, we traveled to Taiwan to conduct a series of interviews with farmers, sellers, local historians, and industry professionals. Naturally, we found some tea that we wanted to share.
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