TEA ARTICLES

Matcha: The Hidden History of Chinese Powdered Green Tea

June 4, 2019 – Written by Jason Chen History of Matcha Matcha originated in China and became popular in the Tang Dynasty about 1,000 years ago. A common practice was to hold tea parties. Everyone – officials, dignitaries, the literati, even the masses – received their friends and relatives for tea. It was common for matcha brewing competitions to […]

How to Judge Tea: 4 Clues to Tea Quality

September 1, 2017 – Learn how we judge tea quality at CC Fine Tea every day! Have you ever brought home a new tea because the sales person told you how delicious it was? Did you feel a little suspicious that their description may have clouded your taste perception? The best way to determine the quality of a tea […]

6 Different Types Of Tea: What Makes Them Different?

August 18, 2017 – Most people in the United States have heard of green and black teas. Some have even tried oolong teas or white teas. But what about Pu-Erh teas? What are yellow teas? And what actually makes all these types of tea different? Well, buckle your seatbelts tea lovers, it’s a whirlwind of tea knowledge coming at […]

Tea Bags: How to Recognize High Quality Tea Sachets

– Tea bags have been a popular way to consume tea for more than 100 years now. The original hand sewn fabric bags may no longer be on the market, but there are now more options than ever for how to make simple tea bag tea. We’re about to break down the variables that make one […]