Tea Blog
One of the hardest things about running J-Tea is that the tea we sell is so damn good. You’d think that would make things easy, but the reality is that running a business takes time—time t…

Mold In Puer Tea: Friend or Foe?
Let’s tear the wrapper off and dive into the subject of mold on puer tea. I’ve always called puer “The Blue Cheese of Tea”. This is because there is an otherness there. That otherness being 1. Mold,…

With Regard for Raw Puer
“Hey Josh, I saw your video on Puer tea cakes. That stuff looks interesting! Does it taste good?”“No”“Sold!”So what is it about this category of tea, that has me sipping it almost every single day? I…

Relax
At the beginning of the pandemic, I was a nervous wreck. I’ve come out the other side, but it took a lot more than just tea to get me where I am today. Now I am in a much better place, mentally and ph…

Tea Tasting 101: The 5 S’s (borrowed from wine)
Tea tasting doesn’t have to be intimidating or snobbish. By using the 5 S’s (see, shake, sniff, sip, and savor), you’ll be able to get the most out of any cup of tea, especially J-TEA. Not only will y…