Tea Atelier

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What are Tannins in Tea?

Tannins in tea affect color, flavor, and astringency. Find their benefits, how brewing time and temperature influence tannin levels, and the variations across different types of tea.

What are Tannins in Tea?

Tannins in tea affect color, flavor, and astringency. Find their benefits, how brewing time and temperature influence tannin levels, and the variations across different types of tea.

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Does Tea Expire? It's Complicated

Just as spices lose their punch and oils can spoil, different types of tea also have varying shelf lives. Though not a health risk, expired tea loses its flavor and aroma.

Does Tea Expire? It's Complicated

Just as spices lose their punch and oils can spoil, different types of tea also have varying shelf lives. Though not a health risk, expired tea loses its flavor and aroma.

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8th Anniversary Golden Ticket 2023

Té turns 8 this year and in keeping with last few year's anniversary, we’re continuing the Golden Ticket event inspired by Willy Wonka to celebrate our birthday with you. Find out more details here!

8th Anniversary Golden Ticket 2023

Té turns 8 this year and in keeping with last few year's anniversary, we’re continuing the Golden Ticket event inspired by Willy Wonka to celebrate our birthday with you. Find out more details here!

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Behind the Scenes: Anniversary Tea Towel

Behind the scenes for our Anniversary Tea Towel. Made in Portugal, this towel is made with 100% linen and hand embroidered by Emilia, a seamstress from Santa Maria da Feira. Get to know the process here.

Behind the Scenes: Anniversary Tea Towel

Behind the scenes for our Anniversary Tea Towel. Made in Portugal, this towel is made with 100% linen and hand embroidered by Emilia, a seamstress from Santa Maria da Feira. Get to know the process here.

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DIGEST | Sourcing Organic

Coverting conventional tea farming to an organic one takes determination and patience. Here is an incredible group of people with a deep sense of purpose in creating a sustainable organic tea community in Pinglin, Taiwan. Read about their journey here.

DIGEST | Sourcing Organic

Coverting conventional tea farming to an organic one takes determination and patience. Here is an incredible group of people with a deep sense of purpose in creating a sustainable organic tea community in Pinglin, Taiwan. Read about their journey here.

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Taiwanese Pineapple Cake: History, Symbolism, and Ingredients

Have you ever tried a Taiwanese pineapple cake? A buttery crust meets a jam-filled center, making it the best companion for tea. Beyond taste, it's a cultural icon in Taiwan. Pineapple cakes (Chinese: 鳳梨酥; pinyin: fèng lí sū;) are delicious and an essential emblem of Taiwanese culture. These little cakes have...

Taiwanese Pineapple Cake: History, Symbolism, and Ingredients

Have you ever tried a Taiwanese pineapple cake? A buttery crust meets a jam-filled center, making it the best companion for tea. Beyond taste, it's a cultural icon in Taiwan. Pineapple cakes (Chinese: 鳳梨酥; pinyin: fèng lí sū;) are delicious and an essential emblem of Taiwanese culture. These little cakes have...