"Generally, the more oxidized the tea, the longer and/or hotter you want to steep the tea," Richolt says. "With white and green teas, you want to use a lower temperature, preferably, or at least less ...

A freshly brewed mug of tea is the product of many serendipities: ancient human ingenuity, meticulous harvesting, global trade and a whole lot of chemistry. In her new book “Steeped: The Chemistry of ...

To brew a perfect cup of loose leaf tea, you need a reliable tea infuser. The best tea infusers are typically mesh baskets made from stainless steel, designed to keep loose tea leaves contained while ...

Tea bags offer quick, consistent brews with smaller leaf particles, ideal for busy mornings. Loose-leaf tea, featuring whole leaves, provides richer, more nuanced flavours and aromas, making it a ...

If you're a true tea lover, you already know there's nothing like a fresh, steaming cup of your favorite flavor to begin your day with. This ancient beverage — discovered by chance after Chinese ...

According to Chinese legend, tea drinking began more than 5,000 years ago after tea tree leaves accidentally dropped into an emperor's drinking water that was being boiled for antiseptic purposes.

Tea aficionados will tell you loose tea tastes better. But bagged tea is much more convenient. We talked to tea experts to get the real story on how loose and bagged tea compare. Selection. While ...