L-theanine and tea
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How Much Caffeine is in Tea?
Wondering how much caffeine is really in your favorite pot of tea? Learn about caffeine levels in tea and how your steeping method might affect how much caffeine is really in your cup.
What is Pu Erh (Aged Tea)?
Learn about aged tea, when you can call an aged tea 'pu erh', and why this ancient style of tea is having a renaissance among health-conscious connoisseurs.
Choosing The Right Tea for You: How Country of Origin Affects the Taste of Tea
Like most foods and beverages, tea may be enjoyed at many levels. You might start, for example, with knowing you like a certain type of tea. Then you might determine that you prefer lightly oxidized or non-oxidized teas. Then you may further discover that you prefer non-oxidized teas with a...
What is White Tea?
More so than any other article in our "What is Tea" series, the answer to "what is white tea" feels elusive and delicate, much like white tea itself. Partly this feeling of ambiguity around white tea may be a volume issue - white tea is only made from the bud and perhaps...
Taiwanese Oolongs: History, Production & Terroir
Taiwan is a small archipelago with the perfect climate for cultivating tea. Though their tea growing history is comparatively short, Taiwan's tea growing regions are some of the most famous and highly regarded in the world. We've previously discussed oolongs and their history in general, but the Taiwanese oolongs are so...
What is Oolong Tea?
Learn what makes a tea an oolong and why this well-balanced, partially oxidized tea category is so beloved by its devotees.
What is Black Tea?
Learn about black tea, its history and origins, and how it differs from other types of tea in style and preparation.