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Tea History: A Short Story
Tea School  /  May 18, 2017
by Tea Cachai

Tea History: A Short Story

Matcha Basics
Matcha, Tea School  /  May 1, 2017
by Tea Cachai

Matcha Basics

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Don’t know how’s the weather where you are but Don’t know how’s the weather where you are but in Chicago it was raining all day yesterday and it’s really foggy now. This called for a rose latte!⁣ ⁣ So warming and delicious. This caffeine free latte is beautiful and really easy to make (it has a secret ingredient that will add this perfect pink color!). You can’t say no to it especially since I made a video tutorial (link in bio) to guide you step by step.⁣ ⁣ Tag me if you make it, and tag a friend who should try it! ⁣ Enjoy 🌹
I have been soooo into Da Hong Pao lately. It has I have been soooo into Da Hong Pao lately. It has been ‘calling me’. Am I crazy or does anyone else feels like this happens to them? Maybe it’s the tea ghosts from the past 😜.⁣ ⁣ Da Hong Pao traditionally comes from ancient tea bushes in Wuyi Mountains but new cultivars have been developed from tree cuttings. Today, there are only 6 ancient Da Hong Pao bushes left and the Chinese government banned their harvesting. ⁣ The current Da Hong Pao teas that we enjoy, may come from their offspring. Leaves to make it may come from 1st generation bushes, 2nd, and so on. But some sellers also have ‘Da Hong Pao’ made from a blend of other Wuyi varieties trying to approximate the original. ⁣ ⁣ This is why transparency is SO important and why we need to be informed and question what we drink.⁣ ⁣ Ask questions and learn more! If the info is not available, it’s our duty as tea consumers to ask about origin, cultivar, variety, harvest date, etc.
💫NEW POST on the blog: Homemade Earl Grey Irish 💫NEW POST on the blog: Homemade Earl Grey Irish Cream! (link in bio)⁣ ⁣ Yes, you can make Irish Cream from scratch and yes, it really tastes like Earl Grey (🤯, right?!)⁣ Head out to my blog to check out the recipe, success guaranteed 😉.⁣ ⁣ Tag a friend that you would share this drink with!
Baihao Yinzhen (White Silver Needle) and Bai Mudan Baihao Yinzhen (White Silver Needle) and Bai Mudan (White Peony) -> Not all white teas are made alike.⁣ ⁣ Silver Needle is more delicate, floral 💐and lighter while White Peony has a fuller body and is fruitier🍑.⁣ ⁣ Which one do you prefer? Let me know and I’ll tell you which one I like best 😉
💫New post on the blog! Blood Orange and Rooibos 💫New post on the blog! Blood Orange and Rooibos Sorbet 🍨🍦(link in bio)⁣ ⁣ This combo is AMAZING and made into a sorbet is even better! ⁣ ⁣ Now that the weather is getting better over here, I can’t think of a better time to start making summer recipes, and it’s way more fun if they are made with tea.⁣ ⁣ Have you ever had a tea ice cream, popsicle or sorbet? (Have any ideas? I’ll take requests!)⁣
What a peaceful and beautiful view. A moment of qu What a peaceful and beautiful view. A moment of quiet and focus to enjoy my tea 💫. ⁣ I’m enjoying a lovely cup of Darjeeling 2nd flush, 2019 from Goomtee tea estate. Full bodied, muscatel with notes of apricot and sliiightly woody undertones.⁣ I tend to gravitate towards 1st flush Darjeeling over 2nd, but sometimes I absolutely feel like it. ⁣ ⁣ What tea would you like to have in this setting?
Hi everyone! 🌈💫⁣ During these hard times, Hi everyone! 🌈💫⁣ During these hard times, l find that relying on something from my old routine helps me feel grounded.⁣ ⁣ Of course, since one of my favorite things is tea, I try to keep my tea routine by preparing Matcha, enjoying the whole ceremonial side of it, and I also try to enjoy a cup of tea in silence or find time for a gong-fu session.⁣ ⁣ What are some of the things from your old routine that help you ‘keep it together’? 📸: @brendarobles @loft_329
Hi Teaple!!! I’ve missed this. It has been too c Hi Teaple!!! I’ve missed this. It has been too crazy lately but we need to adapt and stay positive! I’ve been enjoying lots of tea, especially black teas for a change. I would love to know what have you been drinking lately (Comment ⤵️)⁣ ⁣ ➡️ I’ve got a question for you: Do you know that Lapsang Souchong can be smoky and non smoky? The process of making both is quite similar, however the smoked version has its leaves dried by smoking pine wood. This makes the aroma and taste quite different.⁣ ⁣ I love both versions. I especially love to cook with the smoky version and enjoy a cup of the non smoky one. ⁣ On the non smoky one, you can sense all of the tea’s depth and complexity. It is sweet, with honey and sweet potato notes. A true delight!
❓➡️Do you know how much caffeine is there in ❓➡️Do you know how much caffeine is there in white tea? ⁣ ⁣ This is a topic that got me to investigate a bit because there is too much conflicting information out there. Many many many brands will mislead customers and advertise white tea as having the least amount of caffeine of all teas. Because of its light color and flavor, most people don’t know and fall for this. ⁣ The truth is, the answer is not that simple. There are several types of white tea and there are various factors that make caffeine higher. ⁣ ⁣ If you want to learn more about this topic, read my blog post (link in bio).⁣ ⁣ Did you know that a Silver Needle White tea could even have more caffeine than a Chinese black tea?
I have a thing for pen & paper. Making lists, note I have a thing for pen & paper. Making lists, notes, etc. I am not great at journaling but I do love tasting teas and keeping notes about them.⁣ I write about their leaves: wet & dry, aroma, flavor profiles and notes and I record the differences between 1st, 2nd and 3rd infusions. I also try to rate them.⁣ ⁣ For example, when I write about tea tasting I’ll write something like this, but will develop a bit more:⁣ This Ruby Black Taiwanese tea has medium sized dry leaves that smell like cocoa. When brewed, it has a slight minty yet cinnamon aroma, and it has sweet yet mineral notes. It has a smooth texture and light-medium body.⁣ ⁣ Do you like writing or making notes about things? What do you usually write about?
Have you tried brewing tea in a Yixing clay pot? I Have you tried brewing tea in a Yixing clay pot? I’m having a lovely Bai Hao (Oriental Beauty) in it today.⁣ ⁣ Original Yixing pots are rich in minerals and react with the tea to make it taste smoother. It is great at holding the tea’s temperature (you need to warm it first!) and it absorbs the tea essences over time and it ‘seasons’ your tea!⁣ ⁣ If you haven’t tried it, I encourage you to do so. Taste the same tea side by side in a yixing pot and a glass or porcelain gaiwan/pot to compare the differences of different brewing vessels.⁣ ⁣ What’s your favorite tea to brew in a Yixing pot?
Ahhhh Matcha Latte 🍵🥛... such a comforting d Ahhhh Matcha Latte 🍵🥛... such a comforting drink. ⁣ ⁣ There are several ways to make one. Mostly milk, 1/2 milk 1/2 water, different types of milk, add ons, etc.⁣ ⁣ My go-to preparation is 1/2 water, 1/2 milk, with oat or almond milk and a touch of maple syrup. How do you prepare yours?
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