Assam, one of the world's most prominent tea-producing regions, is located in northeastern India and is famous for its strong, malty tea made from the Camellia sinensis var. assamica plant. This a...
Teeklipper - Thoughts with Tea
Sitting here at my old wooden desk, a storm raging outside, drinking a cup of the first Growing Karma tea (not for public sale) from Germany, I can't help but take a trip in my mind - back to the ...
How do I clean and care for my Natsume tea caddy?
A tea caddy, also called a Natsume, especially if it is a valuable and unique collector's item, requires special attention and careful care. With the right cleaning and handling, it will not only r...
The Book of Tea Kakuzo Okakura
Today, on one of the hopefully last cold days of the year, I sat in front of the fireplace and read The Book of Tea by Kakuzo Okakura. In my own reading of "The Book of Tea," I found myself fasc...
Growing Karma awarded as Green Innovator 2024
Growing Karma – Sustainable Innovation Awarded Growing Karma, Germany's largest sustainable tea farm, was honored as " Green Innovator of the Year " and audience favorite at the "Innovator of the ...
The difference between matcha and green tea
Tea – a beverage that has united people all over the world for centuries. Among the numerous types of tea, green tea and matcha hold a special place. But how do they actually differ? In this a...
How many types of tea are there? Well, you could say there are more than 1,500 types of tea in the world, but they are divided into six main categories. The amazing thing is that a...
How to make the perfect cup of tea
Before I start telling you how to make tea, let me tell you one thing: everyone has different tastes and if you have your own way of preparing it that you like best, please stick with it. In...
The 2 methods of tea production: CTC or Orthodox
I won't tell you anything new when I say that tea leaves are harvested, of course! But what happens next? What happens after that? There are two different methods for processing tea leaves: the CTC...
Sencha, Tencha and Matcha – What are the differences?
Tea plays a central role in Japanese culture, and among the various varieties, sencha, tencha, and matcha stand out as fascinating varieties. Each has its own history, pro...
Matcha, like regular green tea, is made from the leaves of the tea plant Camellia sinensis, but differs from traditional green tea varieties in several respects. The most obvious difference is tha...