Where to Drink Real Loose-Leaf Tea in NYC, Beyond the Milk-Tea Chains
Loose-leaf tea in NYC beyond Mixue and HeyTea: four tea rooms worth the trip, from Té Company and Kettl to Puerh Brooklyn and Brooklyn Tea.
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Matcha Latte with Vanilla and Lavender at Bread Savage, Visalia
A hand-whisked matcha latte with vanilla and lavender at Bread Savage in downtown Visalia, and a reminder of Nohohon, my friend’s closed NYC matcha shop.
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Matcha Alternatives: Affordable Japanese Green Teas for the 2026 Matcha Shortage
The best matcha alternatives in the 2026 shortage: autumn bancha, hojicha and Kagoshima sencha, at 50 cents to $1.60 a cup. Taste, brewing and where to buy.
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Puerh Brooklyn Review: A Hidden Tea Shop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
A spontaneous stop in Williamsburg led me to discover Puerh Brooklyn, a calm and thoughtfully curated tea shop with an excellent puerh and maté selection.
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Small Objects, Grand Rituals: A Curated Selection of Russian Tea Antiques
Discover Russian tea antiques such as samovars and silver tea ware that were part of Russian culture and tea tradition.
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Le Comptoir Florian, Belgium’s Quiet Tea House That Feels Like a Secret
Discover Le Comptoir Florian (La Maison du Thé) in Brussels; a charming, old-world Belgian tea house full of thoughtful teas.
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Fresh Mountain Air in a Cup
Discover the hidden story of Taiwan high mountain oolong (gaoshancha), from its 1980s rise to today’s greener tea trends.
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Indulging in Tea and Dim Sum: A Cultural Experience in New York City’s Food Scene
Immerse yourself in New York City’s tea and dim sum culture, where traditional steamer baskets of bite-sized portions and refreshing cups of tea come together in a communal dining experience.
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5 Health Benefits of Tea: How Drinking Tea Improves Wellness
Tea is a powerful tool for promoting health and wellness. Incorporating tea into your daily routine can provide numerous benefits, from reducing stress to aiding in weight management. In this post, we explore five ways that tea can boost your health based on personal experience and scientific research. Read on to learn more.
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The 5 Best Places in NYC for Tea Lovers Based on Reviews
New York City is known for its vibrant and diverse food and drink scene. While coffee shops and bars are abundant, tea lovers also have plenty of options to choose from. Here are some of the best places in NYC for tea lovers based on reviews.
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Knowledge | News | Tea history
Tea vs Cha: Why the World Says Tea, Cha or Chai (Map)
First published September 2018. Updated October 2026 with a new map, the story behind each word, the exceptions, and books for going further. Tea and cha are the same word. Both come from the Chinese character 茶, which is pronounced te in the Min Nan dialect of coastal Fujian and cha in Mandarin and Cantonese….
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Why Nepali Tea Is Becoming More Popular Among Specialty Tea Drinkers
Nepali tea is gaining attention in the tea world thanks to its high-altitude gardens, unique flavors, and growing direct trade visibility.
