Tea Talk

Brewing the Perfect Cup

Posted by Tony Noto on Jul 16, 2020

If you don't like the taste of tea, it's probably because you haven't had it prepared correctly. A one-size-fits-all method won't get you the perfect cup of tea, but following these five simple steps will. We explain why water, weight, temperature, time and equipment are crucial to brewing the perfect cup of tea.

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Tea that isn't tea

Posted by Tony Noto on Jul 01, 2020

Some of the teas we drink are not really teas at all. Just because something is steeped in boiling water doesn't mean it's actually a tea, although we call them teas. Sound confusing? Uptown Tea Shop takes the confusion out of tisanes (herbals, fruit, Rooibos and Maté), and explains why these caffeine-free, healthy and holistic brews should be in your cupboard.

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Five Types of Tea

Posted by Tony Noto on Jun 24, 2020

All tea comes from the same plant, Camellia sinensis, but there is a reason they are different. Uptown Tea Shop explores the five types of tea: White tea, Green tea, Oolong tea, Black tea, and Pu'erh tea, and how they are produced. In the process, you'll get a mini chemistry lesson about oxidation at no extra charge.

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Tea 101 - The Basics

Posted by Tony Noto on Jun 17, 2020

Tea is the second most consumed drink in the world. Though very popular, many don't know what tea actually is, how and where it's grown, or what's inside. This tea primer from Uptown Tea Shop will answer those questions and more. It's the perfect first step in one's tea journey and what every tea drinker should know.

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Tea Talk: A teacher's gotta teach.

Posted by Tony Noto on Jun 06, 2020

What better way to educate tea drinkers and future tea drinkers about tea than to write a blog? Tea Talk will take the mystery out of tea and make it more approachable and fun for everyone.

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