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The first step in understanding more about tea is to be able to describe the flavors you are tasting. A great way to explore new teas is through our Discovery Kit! The interesting thing about the English language is that we actually have very few phrases to describe flavors or fragrances.  We may typically use terms like: sweet, sour, spicy, bitter, smoky, etc.  But these terms can be limiting when describing more nuanced flavors.  So to be more specific we often use terms like “lemon-y”, “apple-y”, “rose-y”, etc.  But in order to use these references to other fragrances, we have to...

When it comes to tea, there are two main methods of processing the tea leaves: CTC Tea (most teabag tea): Tea leaves are picked by machines and the leaves undergo the “Cut-Tear-Curl” process. The machine picks somewhere between 1-10 leaves from each plant. While this might increase quantity, the quality is diminished from using older, lower leaves.  Leaves are macerated and ground up. The smaller surface area of the tea leaves leads to higher bitterness and astringency, and often has people reaching for sugar and milk.  Tea dust, fannings, and other particles are included in your teabag. “Rinsing” tea isn’t possible...

The Teahouseshop.com, offers only the best quality oolong teas, ranging from lightly to heavily oxidized and varying degrees of roasting. We source only the most exquisite oolongs from the Gaba oolong of Japan to the oolong teas of China's Anxi, Dan Cong, Wu Yi, and Yunnan regions. These teas are grown in diverse terrains, ranging from rich, fertile soils to high-elevation volcanic rocks, from mineral-rich soil and limestone to bamboo-forested hills, producing various flavors. All our premium, hand-blended oolong teas are available online or at our Teahouse location on Canyon Road in historic district of downtown Santa Fe, NM. What is...

Matcha is famous worldwide for its nutritious, flavorful grassy taste and health-boosting benefits. It has gained popularity over the years for being more than just tea but also a nutrient-packed powerhouse that can be added to anything from smoothies to muffins. Teahouseshop.com provides only the best quality, organic, and 100% vegan matcha, sustainable sourced straight from our farmer partners. Available in Matcha Koicha, our highest-grade ceremonial quality matcha, and Matcha Powder, our premium house organic matcha.  What is Matcha? Matcha first appeared in China during the Tang Dynasty in the 8th Century. It was during the 12th Century that the...

              Here we’re going to discuss how to unlock all the subtle flavors, aromas, and textures of your loose leaf tea, and how to make the best cup of tea you’ve ever had.  This is a very big topic, but here’s the brief guide to Gongfu brewing. What is gong fu brewing? Gong-fu brewing is a traditional Chinese method of making tea. Instead of steeping tea once, you can steep your tea up to a dozen times, and each steeping will change and develop.  Gongfu steeping is performed by controlling each aspect: Quantity and...