Tea is many things.
It’s simple, healthy, sophisticated, fun. Since starting this tea journey, we’ve been amazed by the many qualities of tea and the people who make it, and there’s so much we’re excited to share with you. So we’re filling our Tea Tips with insights to enjoy and appreciate your next cup to the fullest. You’ll find handy information like basic brewing tips and nutritional facts, as well as snapshots from around the world of tea cultures and tea making.
Theïne and Caffeine, part 2
There are also differences among types of tea. Historically, white teas have been considered more delicate and gentle than the other teas. At Amsterdam Teas, we, too, appreciate the gentle...
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...
Getting the temperature just right
The temperature of your water will have a noticeable effect on the flavor of your tea. In general, back teas, pu-erh teas and more oxidized oolongs will take higher temperatures....
Japanese Tea, from Tradition to Innovation
Japan has such a rich tea culture, equally characterized by tradition and innovation. It is the home to the Way of Tea, and its tea production processes are unique. Here...
The Timeless Journey of Chinese Tea
The history of tea begins in China, going back thousands of years, with an exceptionally rich tea culture to match. Tea has been the drink of Chinese nobles and everyday...
India's Vibrant World of Tea
India has an incredibly rich tea culture. As a whole, Indians drinks more tea than any other nation, and India is the second greatest tea exporter after China. Indian teas...
Getting the measurements right
There are four simple things that can vary when you steep your tea: the amount of tea, the amount of water, the temperature of the water, and the length of...
Steeping tips
Much of the beauty of tea is there in the steeping process. There is something really magical about seeing these delicate, dried and curled leaves become vibrant and young again....