Tea Blog: Tea Education, Tips, and Interviews from Tea Sommelier

9 Surprising Black Tea Benefits Backed by Science

Learn about the health benefits of black tea, ranging from heart health to brain function.

Tea Education

Black Tea Caffeine: Debunking the Myths

One of the most common myths about black tea is that it is high in caffeine. However, the truth is that black tea is not necessarily high in caffei...

Tea Education

Yellow Tea: Origin, Production, Health Benefits, and More

Learn about this rare fermented tea, historically reserved for the emperors.

Tea Education

8 Chrysanthemum Tea Benefits You Should Know About

Learn about the health benefits of chrysanthemum tea, which has 60% more amino acids than green tea.

Tea Education

Get Your Taste and Smell Back After COVID (Sommelier’s Olfactory Training)

Here's my olfactory exercise for recovering and further developing your sense of taste and smell.

Tea Education

Jeju Island Tea Sourcing Trip - Behind the Scenes

Curious about Jeju Island, the "Hawaii of South Korea"? Read about the behind-the-scenes of our last tea sourcing trip!

Tea Education

Best Tea for Energy and Focus to Beat the Afternoon Slump

Do you need an energy boost staying focused, especially when Monday blues or mid-afternoon slumps strike?

Tea Education

Best Cooling Teas for Summer: Let’s Beat the Heat

In the summer, these teas can help beat the heat and keep you cool.

Tea Education

How to Store Pu-erh Tea: The 4 Key Elements

Looking to age your tea at home? Learn about how to store pu-erh tea with our ultimate guide.

Interview

Gabrielle Jammal, Tea Sommelier at The Baccarat Hotel

“When starting at Baccarat I was able to create my own position; tea sommelier wasn’t coined as a job title yet.”

Tips

6 Easy Ways to Recycle Used Tea Leaves

Feeling bad about throwing out leftover tea leaves? Try recycling used leaves with the following 6 ways!

Tips

How to remove tea stains using common household items

Does your teaware have tea stains? The best way to maintain clean teaware is not to stain it in the first place. But let’s face it. Your teaware wi...