Understanding Caffeine Content in Tea
Tea Repertoire explains how caffeine levels vary across tea types, influenced by factors like leaf maturity, tea variety, and brewing methods. While tea generally contains less caffeine than coffee, teas from young buds or the Assamica variety may have higher levels. Learn how water temperature and steeping time affect caffeine extraction in teas like black, green, and oolong. Read more.
Perfect Tea and Chocolate Pairings
Discover how black, oolong, and green teas create delightful pairings with various chocolates. From Black Forest black tea with dark chocolate truffles to Phoenix Honey Orchid oolong paired with white chocolate, these combinations bring out the best flavors in both tea and chocolate. Whether you prefer dark, milk, or white chocolate, Tea Repertoire offers expert pairing suggestions for a memorable experience. Learn more.
Beginner's Guide to Loose Leaf Tea
Explore the essentials of loose leaf tea in this beginner’s guide, covering the different types of tea, brewing techniques, and why loose leaf tea offers superior flavor compared to tea bags. Learn how to make the perfect cup using quality teas like Jasmine Silver Needle and 10-Year Aged Puerh Tea, while also understanding the importance of water quality and the right brewing tools. Learn more.
A Guide to Gifting Tea: The Perfect Tea for Every Taste
Looking for the ideal tea gift? Whether it’s smooth Taiwanese oolongs, fragrant Jasmine Phoenix Pearls, or caffeine-free herbal teas, Tea Repertoire offers thoughtful recommendations to delight any tea lover. From rare Yunnan Purple Buds to crowd-pleasing Black Forest, discover premium teas for every palate. Learn more.
Tea Pairing with Music: Darjeeling and Chausson’s Poeme
Tea Repertoire explores the sensory connection between Darjeeling Turzum Himalayan Mystic tea and Ernest Chausson’s Poème. The floral and cedarwood notes of this second flush Darjeeling complement the rich, emotional layers of Chausson’s music, creating a unique tea and music pairing experience. Discover how these two art forms enhance one another. Learn more.
The Art of Korean Ceramist Gi Jin Song
Gi Jin Song revives the ancient "Boseong Deombeongyi" pottery technique, a unique style from the early Joseon Dynasty. His minimalist teaware, dipped in white clay and glazed multiple times, reflects nature's imperfections and transformation. Appreciated by tea masters and collectors, his work blends tradition with modern artistry, making it a timeless treasure. Learn more.