What Makes an Oolong Tea an Oolong (And Why It's So Underrated)
Let’s examine one of the most misunderstood—and arguably most exciting—categories in the tea world: oolong tea. If you’ve ever wondered what oolong is, why it can taste so diff…
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A Deep Dive Into Puer: Tasting, Teaching, and Transformation
Curious about puer tea and what makes it different from other teas? In this post, I share highlights from a recent puer-focused tasting at the tea house. We brewed five raw puers and a rock oolong, ex…
Be Careful What You Wish For (Especially If It's Tea)
You know how they say, be careful what you wish for? Well, I wished for more tea. And now... I got it.
A lot of it.
Recently, I brought in a wave of new teas—an influx that includes seven differ…
Cold Brew Tea: Smooth Flavor, Zero Bitterness
The YouTube Adventure Continues: Cold Brew Tea & the Quest for Perfection
I recently made a new YouTube video all about how to brew cold brew tea. And honestly? I think it’s a good one. I be…
Portland Tea Festival — From Sneaking In to Speaking On Stage
The Portland Tea Festival is something we look forward to all year.
In the beginning, I didn’t go as a vendor—mostly because I was busy running two tea houses and being the father of two v…