Caffeine in tea: Will I sleep tonight?

May 09, 2022

Tea vendors often provide contradictory information about theine content in tea and the web does not really help either. Let’s find out the truth about a topic that, indeed, is unclear and complex. Continue reading

Zhuni vs. Hongni – The Red Ores of Yixing

Jun 29, 2020

Zhuni and hongni—two different kinds of reddish Yixing ores. But what sets them apart, and how can one recognise one from the other? Continue reading

Which water is best for tea?

May 10, 2019

Es gibt kein Leben ohne Wasser, denn für die Zubereitung von Tee wird Wasser benötigt... und zwar sehr viel Wasser: Über 99% einer Schale Tee besteht aus Wasser! Wie beeinflusst Wasser den Geschmack von Tee? Wir haben verschiedene (Tee)Wässer verglichen und einige wichtige Schlussfolgerungen gewonnen. Continue reading

Exploring Jingdezhen, the Porcelain Capital

May 02, 2019

As the tea journey approaches its end, Gabriele heads to Jingdezhen for crazy teaware shopping and unexpected encounters. Continue reading

Yixing and its stone-like teapots

Apr 29, 2019

As the tea tour came to an end, Caroline and Gabriele continue travelling China. First destination Yixing, where they spend far to much money in teapots! Continue reading

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Caffeine in tea: Will I sleep tonight?

Zhuni vs. Hongni – The Red Ores of Yixing

Which water is best for tea?

Exploring Jingdezhen, the Porcelain Capital

Yixing and its stone-like teapots