Journal
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.
4 July 2026 · 4 min read
What is Tangerine Pu-erh?
That smiling little face is actually a tea. Meet Xiao Qing Gan — a whole young mandarin packed with pu-erh — one of the most comforting, throat-soothing cups in Chinese tea.
27 June 2026 · 5 min read
The Chinese Roots of English Breakfast Tea
That morning cup of English Breakfast tea has a longer story than you might think. Black tea was born in China — and its journey runs all the way from the Wuyi Mountains to Melbourne.
20 June 2026 · 4 min read
Fujian: The Home of Chinese Tea
This is where your tea really comes from. A short journey into the mountains of Fujian — the homeland of Tei Kwan Yin, Golden Eyebrow and Lapsang Souchong, and the root of Taiwan's famous oolongs too.
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.
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.