Tea School – Herbs & Kettles

Tea School

Kyusu is a handmade teaware for drinking gyokuro green tea

The right tool for the right tea: A guide to which teaware to use for each tea type

Match teaware to elevate your tea…
by Christopher Heale
high mountain tea plantation that are growing in high altitudes

High Altitude, High Quality Tea? - The Effects of Altitude on Tea

One of the most common tea questions asked is: How can I tell if a tea is good?
by Christoper Heale, Poorvi Chordia
The guide to the perfect cup of chai - Herbs & Kettles

The guide to the perfect cup of chai

Preparing chai is different from steeping tea and is similar to cooking.
by Poorvi Chordia
A Beginners Guide to Getting into Loose Leaf Tea - Herbs & Kettles

A Beginners Guide to Getting into Loose Leaf Tea

So, you’ve decided to take the leap, to ditch those tea bags and dive into the wonderful world of loose leaf tea.
by Christropher Heale
What do you need to steep tea? - Herbs & Kettles

What do you need to steep tea?

We understand that a tea bag is convenient and you just have to take hot water in a cup and dip in a tea bag!
by Poorvi Chhordia
Tea Flavor Wheel - Herbs & Kettles

Tea Flavor Wheel

We feel that a  flavor wheel is a useful tool for someone who is new to tea and wants to really experience and learn more about it. We also feel it is a good way of comparing and contrasting two teas.
by Poorvi Chordia
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