Pu Erh Tea: A Guide to Its Origins, Styles, and Brewing
Explore pu erh tea with our guide to Yunnan origins, raw sheng and ripe shou styles, cake formats, and essential brewing tips for crafting…
The Tea Journal
by Tealyra
What Is Flowering Tea? How It Blooms and How to Brew It
Flowering tea turns steeping into a small display: a compact bundle opens in hot water to reveal flowers among the tea leaves.
Choosing high-quality matcha powder for your cup
Matcha is finely ground green tea leaf whisked into water or mixed into drinks. Choosing high-quality matcha powder means looking beyond a…
7 Loose Leaf Tea Brewing Guide Tips
Get proven strategies for 7 Loose Leaf Tea Brewing Guide Tips with step-by-step tips and examples from Tealyra.
What to look for in high-quality matcha brands
Choosing among matcha brands can be tricky when labels such as “ceremonial grade” sound definitive but don’t tell the whole story.
How to Make Iced Matcha: A Smooth, Refreshing Recipe
Learn how to make iced matcha that is smooth, bright, and clump-free. Discover easy brewing techniques, whisking tips, and the best way to…
How Much Loose Leaf Tea per Cup? A Simple Measuring Guide
How much loose leaf tea per cup? Start with 2–3 grams (about 1 teaspoon) per 8 oz of water, then adjust by tea type. A simple table for…
Detox Tea Blends: What Is Inside and How to Choose One
Detox tea is a marketing name, not a type of tea. What is usually inside these blends, how they taste, what to check on the label and how…
What Is Hojicha? Taste, Brewing and How It Differs from Matcha
Hojicha is roasted Japanese green tea: toasty, nutty and low in caffeine. Learn how it's made, how it tastes, how to brew it and how it…
Best Porcelain Tea Pots for 2026
Get proven strategies for Best Porcelain Tea Pots for 2026 including common pitfalls to avoid with Tealyra by your side.