Tea Basics
What tea is, how it is made, and the fundamentals every beginner should know.
Articles in Tea Basics
What Is True Tea? True Tea vs. Herbal Tisanes Explained
True tea comes only from Camellia sinensis; herbal tisanes do not. Learn the real differences in caffeine, antioxidants, flavor and brewing.
The 6 Types of Tea: A Beginner's Guide
All 6 types of tea come from one plant. Learn how white, green, yellow, oolong, black and dark tea differ in processing, flavor and brewing
5 Common Tea Myths (and What's Actually True)
New tea drinkers hear a lot of conflicting advice. We debunk five persistent myths about brewing, health, and quality.
The Six Major Types of Chinese Tea, Explained
Chinese tea is grouped into six major categories based on how the leaves are processed. Learn the differences and which one to start with.
A Beginner's Roadmap to Chinese Tea (Start Here)
Overwhelmed by Chinese tea? Follow this simple 5-step roadmap to go from zero to confident drinker without buying too much gear.
How to Taste Tea Like a Pro (Even as a Beginner)
Tasting tea is a skill you build with attention. Learn to read color, aroma, and mouthfeel so you can judge any tea with confidence.