Tealosophy › Loose-leaf tea

We have shown you how easy it is to prepare cold brewed tea here. Now we share some recommendations from The Steepery Tea Co’s tea collection that make excellent choices for iced tea. These particular loose-leaf teas are aromatic and flavourful suitable for enjoying plain and simply.   White Tea Milan Kumari Forest White Tasting notes:  Semi-sweet | Apple | Honey   Green Tea Jasmine Dragon Pearls Tasting notes: Sweet | Cream | Spice   Organic Hojicha Tasting notes: Biscuity | Toast | Roasted Nuts    Oolong Tea Wen Shan Bao Zhong Tasting notes: ]Velvety | Floral | Almond Milk   Dong...

Now that we have had a chance to introduce some simple brewing techniques we wanted to share some other tea preparation styles. We know that as we move away from familiar tea brewing methods your eyes might start glazing over. However, if you are already a tea enthusiast and want to get more from your tea experiences it might be time to experiment with Gong Fu Cha. This is my preferred method of tea brewing.  Gong Fu Cha loosely translates to “preparing tea with effort”. Whilst you may have visions of an elaborate and sophisticated tea spectacle Gong Fu Cha can be...

When I think of Japanese tea culture it immediately conjures up images of the Japanese Tea Ceremony. An elaborate and refined ritual of preparing and serving green tea. In all honesty, these images discouraged me from learning more about Japanese tea for a long time as I felt ill-equipped to understand and comprehend "The Way of Tea". Fortunately, my tea studies have opened up the world of Japanese tea just enough for it not to feel so overwhelming. Peeling back the edges, I love what I see, a wonderfully accepting, diverse and rich tea culture.  Having shared the fun-side of our tea...

We are taking a short (2-week) break from the business to learn more about Japanese tea culture, in JAPAN! We are very excited and cannot wait to immerse ourselves in authentic experiences not only focussed on tea but many aspects of Japanese life.  In preparing for this trip we have been re-visiting all of The Steepery Tea Co’s Japanese teas. It has been such a pleasurable experience that we wanted to share our cupping experiences with you and encourage you to try Japanese teas for yourself. Matcha Our Organic DōMatcha™ is loved by us here at The Steepery Tea Co....

The kettle and the teapot are central objects in many households and a point where many conversations with your Mum have probably taken place. Whatever your tea brewing method, the act of preparing, serving and enjoying tea creates a special ritual that is nourishing for the soul. It is rare that we take a moment to enjoy a shared tea experience, which makes it even more special to find time to brew tea for your Mum this Mother’s Day. Here, we share some ideas on how to brew tea with extra love and attention this Mother’s Day. Try loose-leaf tea Since...