Tea Time by Mansa

Jake Lewis, Beverage Director at Momofuku

Interview

Jake Lewis, Beverage Director at Momofuku

“One part of change is looking at what our guests want, and another is just getting bored of doing the same shit over and over again.”

Why a Gaiwan is a Must to Upgrade Your Tea Experience

Tea Education

Why a Gaiwan is a Must to Upgrade Your Tea Experience

Many new and long-time tea drinkers are unsure of which teaware is best. Learn about why a Gaiwan is a must to upgrade your tea experience.

Marianne Erkisen General Manager of Agern

Interview

Marianne Eriksen, General Manager at Agern New York

What do Denmark, Grand Central, and acorns have in common? We interviewed Marianne Eriksen, the General Manager at Agern, a Michelin-starred Nordic...

Raw vs. Ripe Pu-erh Tea: 5 Key Differences Explained

Tea Education

Raw vs. Ripe Pu-erh Tea: 5 Key Differences Explained

Ripe pu-erh tea is the go-to introductory aged tea. However, many tea drinkers do not realize that there are two types of pu-erh teas.

Tony Carson, The Modern General Manager

Interview

Tony Carson, General Manager at The Modern

"Tea is a missed opportunity in a lot of restaurants. It has cultural links to so many different cultures: Britain, China, Japan, India, and so man...

The Ultimate Guide to Aged Tea in 7 Minutes

Tea Education

The Ultimate Guide to Aged Tea in 7 Minutes

While connoisseurs have been aging wine, cheese, and liquor for centuries, the idea of aging tea is a relatively new concept.

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Tea Education

Raw Pu-erh vs. Green Tea: 5 Key Differences You Must Know

In terms of post-harvest processing, raw pu-erh starts out as a green tea, but there are many differences between the two brews.

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Tea Education

Does Pu-erh Tea Have Less Caffeine?

Despite the fact that all tea varieties are derived from the same plant, the levels of caffeine in the varying types of tea are quite different.

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Tips

How to lower daily coffee consumption

It may be enough to reduce coffee intake or switch to another type of caffeinated beverage to avoid the harmful effects from overindulgence.

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Tea Education

10 Pu-erh Tea Benefits You Didn't Know About

Exposed to humidity and oxygen and undergone controlled microbial fermentation, pu-erh can help you in ways you hadn't imagined

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Tips

How to brew loose leaf tea without all the teaware

We love the ritual of steeping loose leaf tea, but it is not easy to replicate outside the kitchen. Here is a list of creative get-arounds

Complete Guide to Ancient Pu-erh Tea for Beginners

Tea Education

Complete Guide to Ancient Pu-erh Tea for Beginners

Pu-erh is often considered a “funky” tea. However, this exquisite tea deserves more than just one taste.