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  • The Appeal of Consistent Tea

    Consistency can be a comfort to some and a bore to others—and the same holds true for tea. For many drinkers, a consistent tea is essential: the same satisfying cup, three, four, or even five times a day. But what exactly is a “consistent tea,” and why is it so appealing? Let’s take a closer… Continue reading

  • Ad Hoc Tea Blending

    A bit of this, a bit of that, and you find yourself engaging in the time-honored tradition of ad hoc tea blending. Some concoctions will be better than others, of course, and some will be so good that you might build yourself a whole new career as a tea blender, as several people have. [Note:… Continue reading

  • Darjeeling Blends

    Those darling Darjeeling teas show up in a variety of tea blends, adding their unique flavors and creating a new taste sensation in your teacup. What determines how Darjeeling teas affect the tea blend’s taste depends on which flush is used. Generally, the flush descriptions (according to the Darjeeling Tea Association) are: Spring Flush —… Continue reading

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  • Some Tea Blends I Hope to Never See

    Tea blends can be a very wonderful thing, especially when done by an experienced tea blender. Sometimes, though, the desire to come up with something new for the ever expanding tea market can lead to what I’d only describe as “Tea Blend Mania.” So, why do people blend teas? Several reasons, actually. For one thing,… Continue reading

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  • The Advantages of Blended Teas

    A classic tea blend: Earl Grey Tea Blends: Why Mix When You Can Drink Them Straight? Tea blends are everywhere. From simple combinations like citrus green tea to imaginative creations with dessert-inspired flavors, the variety of blends available today is nearly endless. But with so many distinct, high-quality single-origin teas available, why blend at all?… Continue reading

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  • Great Assam Breakfast Blends

    Assam is truly a “stealth tea,” one that is often not in the forefront but definitely tasted as part of a blend, sort of like a bass violin that you hear almost subliminally. Many breakfast blends start with Assam, then build up from that malty taste to give you a rich symphony of flavor with… Continue reading

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