Learn how to brew loose leaf tea like a pro—even without a gaiwan or teapot. This beginner-friendly guide covers the best ways to make Chinese loose leaf tea at home, including brewing tips for green tea, oolong, pu-erh, and more.

In tea houses in Los Angeles, I’ve encountered people brewing jasmine tea so bitter that it tastes like herbal medicine—similar to heating a French macaroon in a microwave, completely wasting its delicate floral fragrance! As a Chinese tea master, I must tell you: properly brewed jasmine tea is not bitter at all and has...

Bitter tea? Discover why your brew turns bitter (high heat, over-steeping, wrong leaves) and how to fix it with water temperature tweaks, timing tricks, and smarter tea choices.

Discover how cold water infusion transforms tea extraction, offering a refreshing alternative to hot brewing. Learn the science behind lower caffeine release and nutrient retention, follow our step-by-step guide for making cold brew jasmine tea, and debunk common myths for a smoother, healthier tea experience.

Learn how to make tea on the stove with family during winter. Discover the best teas for boiling, such as aged white tea and ripe Pu'er tea, and avoid brewing green, black, and oolong teas. Control the tea-to-water ratio and boiling time for a perfect brew.

What is steeping tea? Steeping tea is the process of soaking tea leaves in water at a specific temperature to extract their natural compounds. These compounds determine the tea's aroma and flavor. How to steep tea correctly? To avoid bitterness, it's important to control the water temperature, amount of tea, and steeping time.