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Explore Every Tea on Earth
A comprehensive guide to 234 varieties of Camellia sinensis tea - from delicate white teas to aged pu-erh.
- 234 Teas
- 7 Types
- 32+ Origins
Popular Teas
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Matcha
Stone-ground shade-grown tea powder used in Japanese tea ceremony. Rich in L-theanine and antioxidants.
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Earl Grey
Classic black tea scented with oil of bergamot. One of the world's most recognized tea blends.
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Darjeeling
The 'Champagne of Teas' from the foothills of the Himalayas. Delicate, complex, and prized worldwide.
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Assam
A robust, full-bodied tea from the Brahmaputra Valley. The backbone of most English breakfast blends.
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Gyokuro
Japan's most prized green tea, shade-grown for 20+ days to intensify amino acids and reduce bitterness.
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Sencha
Japan's most popular everyday green tea, steamed to preserve its vibrant color and fresh vegetal flavor.
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Dragon Well
China's most famous green tea, pan-fired in a wok to create its signature flat leaf shape and nutty aroma.
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Tieguanyin
Iron Goddess of Mercy - one of China's most celebrated oolongs with a lingering floral sweetness.
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Silver Needle
Bai Hao Yin Zhen - made exclusively from unopened buds covered in silvery down. The pinnacle of white tea.
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Da Hong Pao
Big Red Robe - a legendary rock oolong from Wuyi cliffs with deep, complex mineral character.
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Hojicha
Roasted Japanese green tea with a warm, toasty character. Low in caffeine, perfect for evenings.
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Lapsang Souchong
The world's first black tea, smoke-dried over pinewood fires in the Wuyi Mountains.
Tea Types
Featured Origins
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China
The birthplace of tea, producing every major type from delicate whites to aged pu-erh across diverse terroirs.
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Japan
Renowned for steamed green teas with umami depth, from ceremonial matcha to shade-grown gyokuro.
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India
Home to Darjeeling's muscatel elegance, Assam's malty strength, and the Nilgiris' fragrant highlands.
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Taiwan
A paradise for high-mountain oolongs, from floral Ali Shan to roasted Dong Ding.
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South Korea
A refined tea tradition with pan-fired greens and unique fermented yellow teas.
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Sri Lanka
The island of Ceylon tea - bright, brisk black teas from misty highland estates.
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Kenya
Africa's largest tea producer, known for bold, coppery black teas from the Rift Valley.
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Rwanda
Emerging specialty teas from high-altitude gardens with bright, clean character.
Guides
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How to Assess Tea Quality
Learn to evaluate loose-leaf tea like a professional taster. From dry leaf appearance to spent leaf analysis, this guide covers every quality indicator you need.
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Fix Your Cup: Brewing Troubleshooting
Tea tasting bitter, flat, or sour? This guide walks through the most common brewing mistakes and exactly how to fix them - with adjustments for every tea type.
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Tea & Health: What the Science Says
Separating marketing claims from peer-reviewed research. A balanced, honest look at what tea can and can't do for your health.
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Water: The Overlooked Ingredient
Water makes up 99% of your brewed tea. Its mineral content, pH, and purity have a dramatic effect on flavor, aroma, and mouthfeel. This guide explains what to look for.
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Introduction to Gongfu Brewing
Gongfu brewing uses a high leaf-to-water ratio and short steep times to coax out the full spectrum of a tea's flavor across many infusions. Here's how to get started.
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How to Store Tea Properly
Tea is delicate - light, heat, air, moisture, and odors can all destroy a great leaf. Learn how to store green, black, oolong, white, and pu-erh teas to preserve their character.
Where to Buy Tea
Curated list of 21 trusted tea vendors - Asia, Europe, and US-based specialty shops.