Assam is a state in northeast India in which over half the country’s tea is grown. The state’s name is synonymous with the malty, strong black teas it produces from a large leaf variety called assamica, like Doomni second flush.
Welcome to the July 2024 edition of the Curious Tea subscription! Here’s a closer look at the four exciting new teas that we are sharing with our subscribers this month. The lighter side of the selection this month features a complex oolong from Malawi that achieves a higher degree…
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Welcome to the November 2022 edition of the Curious Tea subscription! Here’s a closer look at the four exciting new teas that we are sharing with our subscribers this month. The first light tea this month is a smooth and floral, lightly oxidised Four Seasons Oolong from Taiwan. The…
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Welcome to the September 2022 edition of the Curious Tea subscription! Here’s a closer look at the four exciting new teas that we are sharing with our subscribers this month. The first light tea this month is a classic everyday Long Jing Dragon Well green tea from China that…
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Welcome to the July 2022 edition of the Curious Tea subscription! Here’s a closer look at the four exciting new teas that we are sharing with our subscribers this month. The first light tea this month is a Volcano Oolong from Hainan Island of China, where it is grown…
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Welcome to the December 2020 edition of the Curious Tea subscription! Here’s a closer look at the four exciting new teas that we are sharing with our subscribers this month. The first light tea this month is a smooth green tea from an unusual terroir: the Colombian Andes! The…
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Everyone knows masala chai, and its delicious mix of tea and spices. But do you know what tea to use in it, and why? Well, today we’re going to explain why some teas work well in chai, as well as give you our go-to chai recipe. An essential part…
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“Do you have Orange Pekoe?” This is a common question at food events, and one that always makes us pause. This is a complex topic – it’s not a question that’s easily answered. Therefore, today we’re going to explain everything that you need to know about this oddly-named tea….
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Happy New Year and welcome to the first box of 2020 of our Curious Tea subscription! Here’s a closer look at the four exciting new teas that we are sharing with our subscribers this month. The first light tea this month is a unique Japanese Kamairicha green tea that…
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Welcome to the December 2019 edition of the Curious Tea subscription! Here’s a closer look at the four exciting new teas that we are sharing with our subscribers this month. The first light tea this month is a light and crisp Cloud and Mist green tea from Huang Shan…
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Welcome to the October 2019 edition of the Curious Tea subscription! Here’s a closer look at the four exciting new teas that we are sharing with our subscribers this month. The first light tea this month is a handmade Koliapani ‘Xuwola’ green tea from Assam that is surprisingly light…
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