Tea Atelier

How much caffeine is in tea? The amount of tea caffeine in your cup of tea depends on a few main factors: brewing methods, processing styles, terroir, age of tea leaves and finally the cultivars of the tea plant. To understand the levels of tea caffeine, its helpful to understand the basics of how teas are made.  

Taiwanese Tea eggs are typically served at 7-11 convenience stores as a snack. The tea eggs are hard-boiled, cracked and then boiled again with tea and spices. This is a slightly different recipe, which results in a soft-boil tea egg. They don't replicate the exact childhood memories, but they are far tastier.

Oolong tea is a type of tea that sits somewhere between green tea and black tea in the oxidation level. Oxidation level is what defines green, oolong, and black teas. Oolong tea is a semi-oxidized or partially oxidized tea, therefore it covers a large canvas of flavor variations and complexities.

As we all try to replicate the tearoom (or cafe, or coffeehouse) experience at home, we at Te would like to propose a...

Papas arrugadas, or wrinkly potatoes, is a way of cooking potatoes. It is a dish characteristic of the Canary Island. The method of cooking consists of boiling the potatoes, skin on, with a lot of salt. Once the potato is cooked and the water is drained, a small crust of salt will appear over the potato skin. 

A how-to for going on dates at Té. We have summarized a list of do's and don'ts to help you navigate an already stressful scenario. 

Sipping a cup of tea is a cherished ritual (or addiction) for many people around the world. With countless tea gifts,...

Perhaps guide is too strong a word. Here are a few places, that we found worth visiting if you plan to travel. We’ve taken the liberty of sorting by neighborhood/town to make it easier to navigate/ look up. Just keep it mind that these lists are experiential and are in no way a comment on the best or worst of anything.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) literature states that finding a balance between the body’s needs and the different qualities of food and medicine is key to optimal health. Traditional Chinese Medicine food and beverage choices should be made to balance your body’s specific state and constitution.

There are numerous health benefits to drinking oolong tea. Oolong tea helps lower cholesterol levels, helps to boost metabolism, and is a great source of antioxidant. Studies have also shown that compared to broken tea leaves crushed into tea bags, whole dried tea leaves retain a much higher polyphenol content.

Every tea has a heritage that can be traced back to ancient China. Teas from Taiwan are no exceptions. With less than one percent of the world's tea production, Taiwanese teas endured a colorful journey that dates back more than a century ago.

We are finally ready to open our doors to Té Company's first tearoom in New York City. Hopefully, we haven't kept you waiting for too long.