From the Blog
Writing about tea, friendship, and travel. Guides, gear, and stories.
The best milk frother for matcha lattes heats milk gently and makes silky foam. My 5 picks, from the Breville Milk Café to a budget handheld, plus chai.
My review of Tea: History, Terroirs, Varieties, the tea book I've used since 2016. Why it's the best book about tea and a beautiful coffee table book.
The best Christmas gifts for tea lovers, from stocking stuffers to splurges. 12 tea gifts for friends, including the portable gong fu set I travel with.
A good matcha starter kit is six simple tools. Here's what to buy, from a 100-prong whisk to a handmade Japanese bowl, and how to whisk perfect foamy matcha.
Not sure which bag of loose-leaf yerba mate to buy on Amazon? Here are 10 top-rated picks, from classic Argentine to organic, roasted, and herbal.
The best kettle for matcha heats to 175°F and holds it there. Here are my 5 picks, from the Fellow Corvo to a budget Cosori, plus the no-kettle trick.
Running a cafe or restaurant? Here's the commercial iced tea brewer I'd buy, which Bunn fits your volume, and the dispenser and setup you'll need.
The best kettle for yerba mate holds water at 160 to 180°F. Here are my 4 picks, from the Fellow Corvo to a budget gooseneck, plus the cold water trick.
Not sure which loose leaf tea to buy? Start with a sampler. Here are 10 to try first, from beginner sets to English black tea, gong fu cha, and matcha.
A good thermos makes or breaks a mate session. Here's why the Stanley Classic is my pick, the simple lid swap that fixes its one flaw, and what to buy instead.