Stories & Insights

Journal

Thoughts, stories, and quiet moments with tea.

All Journal Tea Guide Tea list
Brewing Longjing tea in a glass cup with unfurling leaves
Jul 3, 2026 Tea Guide

What Is Longjing Tea? A Beginner’s Guide to China’s Most Iconic Green Tea

Longjing tea (Dragon Well) is one of the most famous green teas in China. But the first time many people taste it, the reaction is often the same:“This doesn’t taste like the green tea I know.” It is smoother, softer, and more rounded. Less sharp. More calm. Almost like green tea that has been carefully […]

Oolong tea tasting and comparing different types and flavors
Jul 2, 2026 Tea Guide

Types of Oolong Tea: A Complete Guide to Styles, Flavors & Regions

Oolong tea is not a single category of flavor—it is a spectrum. From light, floral Taiwanese high mountain teas to deep, roasted Wuyi rock teas from China, oolong sits between green and black tea, offering one of the most diverse flavor ranges in the tea world. Understanding the different types of oolong tea helps you […]

Six best oolong teas for beginners Tie Guan Yin Da Hong Pao High Mountain Oolong
Jul 2, 2026 Tea Guide

Best Oolong Tea for Beginners: 6 Chinese Oolong Teas Worth Trying First

If you’re buying your first oolong tea, the biggest challenge isn’t learning how to brew it—it’s deciding where to start. With names like Tie Guan Yin, Da Hong Pao, Shui Xian, High Mountain Oolong, and Phoenix Dan Cong, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Which one is actually suitable for beginners? Which one will taste smooth […]

Wuyi Mountains Fujian China traditional oolong tea growing region
Jul 1, 2026 Tea Guide

Chinese Oolong Tea Guide: Everything You Need to Know

From floral Tie Guan Yin to roasted Da Hong Pao, discover what makes Chinese oolong tea one of the world’s most diverse and rewarding tea categories. Chinese oolong tea is not just one tea. It is an entire world of flavors, traditions, and craftsmanship that has been refined over centuries. Some Chinese oolongs are fresh […]

Oolong and green tea leaves side by side on wooden surface
Jul 1, 2026 Tea Guide

Is Oolong Tea Green Tea? Understanding the Difference

No, oolong tea is not green tea. Although both come from the same plant—Camellia sinensis—they are processed differently and belong to separate tea categories. If you’ve ever opened a bag of Tie Guan Yin and noticed its tightly rolled jade-green leaves, you’ve probably wondered whether it was actually a green tea. It certainly looks fresh […]

Oolong tea vs black tea leaves and infusion color comparison
Jun 30, 2026 Tea Guide

Is Oolong Tea Black Tea? Understanding The Difference

No, oolong tea is not black tea. Oolong tea is a separate category of Chinese tea made from the same Camellia sinensis plant, but processed with partial oxidation. If you have ever seen a dark amber oolong and wondered whether it belongs to the black tea family, you are not alone. Some oolong teas look […]

Tie Guan Yin vs Da Hong Pao brewing temperature comparison
Jun 30, 2026 Tea Guide

Oolong Tea Temperature Guide: The Best Water Temperature for Every Oolong Tea

Water temperature is one of the most important factors when brewing oolong tea. The same tea leaves can taste completely different depending on how hot your water is. Use water that is too hot for a delicate oolong, and the floral aroma may become sharper or less balanced. Use water that is too cool for […]

A row of five small clear glass tea cups lined up on a dark wooden tea tray, each filled with oolong tea from a different infusion. The color gradually shifts from pale gold in the first cup to light amber, then warm amber, then deeper bronze, and finally soft golden-brown in the fifth cup. A gaiwan with unfurled leaves sits behind the row. Soft natural window light from above, clean and educational composition. Photorealistic, editorial style.
Jun 29, 2026 Tea Guide

How Long To Steep Oolong Tea? A Complete Brewing Time Guide

Steeping time is one of the smallest details that creates the biggest difference in your cup of oolong tea. Brew for too short a time, and the tea may feel light and underdeveloped. Brew for too long, and the flavor can become bitter, dry, or overpowering. The right steeping time allows oolong tea to reveal […]

1 … 3 4 5 6 7