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Tea stories & guides

Notes from the world of Chinese tea — where our teas come from, what makes them special, and how to get the best from every cup.

A bottle of golden cold-brew tea resting on sunlit stone

13 June 2026 · 5 min read

The Art of Cold Brew Tea

Same leaves, no heat, a whole new flavour. Cold brewing is one of the simplest ways to fall in love with Chinese tea all over again — and Tei Kwan Yin and White Peony are made for it.

Golden Eyebrow's golden-amber liquor being poured gongfu-style into small cups

6 June 2026 · 5 min read

What is Golden Eyebrow?

A bud-only black tea from the birthplace of black tea itself. Here's the story behind Golden Eyebrow (Jin Jun Mei) — where it comes from, why it's so prized, and how to brew it.