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The excellence of Taiwanese tea
Taiwan has an exceptionally rich history of tea culture and production. From its first tea gardens, Taiwan’s combination of tropical climate and mountainous terrain with volcanic soil has yielded exceptional harvests, well-suited to the oolong teas for which Taiwan is famous.
Our friends in Taiwan
Sometimes things just click, like a shared rhythm and an instant fit. That describes the partnership between satotea and Amsterdam Teas. We share a philosophy and a feeling. I discover wild refinement in their tea, the dream of an entire ecosystem contained in the craft of a single, simple cup.
Matcha Preparation
Matcha is as rich in flavor and nutrients as it is in history and cultural significance. Here, we’ll offer a couple tips on preparation to get the most out of its flavor and nutrients.
Theïne and Caffeine, part 1
Let’s start with a basic question of terminology. Sometimes you will read that tea contains caffeine, sometimes it’s called theïne instead. Theïne and caffeine are the same thing – but...