--- title: Josh Caliguire — Blog on Tea, Friendship & Travel | Josh Caliguire (3) description: Josh Caliguire writes about tea, yerba mate, and friendship from Mazatlán, Mexico, with roots in Boulder, Colorado. He learned gong fu tea as a teenager at Ku Cha House of Tea, tests the gear he recommends, and co-founded Frelio, a free app for staying close to the people who matter. He also writes the Substack newsletter You've Got a Friend. (3) image: https://www.joshcaliguire.com/hubfs/2022_12_Switzerland7877-1.jpg --- [Josh Caliguire](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/?hsLang=en) [Blog](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog) [Tea](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog) [Friendship](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog) [About](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/about?hsLang=en) [Subscribe](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/contact#newsletter) From the Blog # Blog Writing about tea, friendship, and travel. Guides, gear, and stories. 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Here's what roasted green tea powder tastes like, plus the best hojicha powder I'd actually buy in 2026. Josh Caliguire · Oct 8, 2026 [![yerba mate cold brew how to](https://res.cloudinary.com/cekiuehr/image/upload/c_fill,ar_16:9,g_auto,w_1200/f_auto,q_auto/blog/yerba-mate-cold-brew-hero.jpg)](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/how-to-cold-brew-yerba-mate-ratio-time-and-the-gear-that-works) Yerba Mate ### [Cold Brew Yerba Mate: Ratio, Steep Time & Gear That Works](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/how-to-cold-brew-yerba-mate-ratio-time-and-the-gear-that-works) How I cold brew yerba mate: the ratio, the overnight steep, three ways to filter it, the kit I'd buy, and the best bags to start with. Josh Caliguire · Oct 7, 2026 [![sleepytime tea what is in it ](https://res.cloudinary.com/cekiuehr/image/upload/c_fill,ar_16:9,g_auto,w_1200/f_auto,q_auto/blog/sleepytime-tea-hero.jpg)](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/what-is-in-sleepytime-tea-that-makes-you-sleepy) Tea ### [What's in Sleepytime Tea That Makes You Sleepy? Every Ingredient](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/what-is-in-sleepytime-tea-that-makes-you-sleepy) Chamomile gets the credit, but it's a team effort. Here's what's in Sleepytime tea, what each ingredient does, and when Extra is worth it. Josh Caliguire · Oct 6, 2026 [![how to maintain friendship as an adult](https://res.cloudinary.com/cekiuehr/image/upload/e_upscale/c_fill,ar_16:9,g_auto,w_1200/f_auto,q_auto/blog/featured/10-ways-to-maintain-friendships-as-an-adult)](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/10-ways-to-maintain-friendships-as-an-adult) Friendship ### [10 Ways to Maintain Friendships as an Adult](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/10-ways-to-maintain-friendships-as-an-adult) Real, tested ways to maintain friendships as an adult, from systems to small weekly habits. Josh Caliguire · Oct 6, 2026 [![Breville tea maker brewing loose leaf tea on a table set for afternoon tea](https://res.cloudinary.com/cekiuehr/image/upload/c_crop,h_0.76,w_1.0,g_north/e_upscale/c_fill,ar_16:9,g_auto,w_1200/f_auto,q_auto/blog/featured/breville-tea-maker-btm800xl-lifestyle)](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/breville-tea-maker) Teaware ### [Breville Tea Maker (BTM800XL) for Loose Leaf Tea: Worth It?](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/breville-tea-maker) This epic automatic tea maker explained for loose leaf drinkers: what it does, what owners love, the downsides, and a cheaper kettle route. Josh Caliguire · Oct 6, 2026 [![can you brew yerba mate in a moka pot](https://res.cloudinary.com/cekiuehr/image/upload/e_upscale/c_fill,ar_16:9,g_auto,w_1200/f_auto,q_auto/blog/featured/how-to-brew-yerba-mate-in-a-moka-pot)](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/how-to-brew-yerba-mate-in-a-moka-pot) Yerba Mate Guides ### [How to Brew Yerba Mate in a Moka Pot (And Whether It's Worth It)](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/how-to-brew-yerba-mate-in-a-moka-pot) Yes, a moka pot brews yerba mate. Here's what I tried, and a few recommendations on other coffee makers to try to find a good brew. Josh Caliguire · Oct 6, 2026 [![best storage containers for loose leaf quality tea oolong puerh gong fu cha](https://res.cloudinary.com/cekiuehr/image/upload/c_pad,ar_16:9,b_white,w_1200/f_auto,q_auto/blog/tea-storage-yixing-jar.jpg)](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/tea-storage) Storage ### [Best Tea Storage: Loose Leaf | Gong Fu Cha | Puerh, Oolong, Green Teas](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/tea-storage) Not all tea should be stored the same way. Here's what actually protects green tea, oolong, and puerh, plus the containers worth buying for each. Josh Caliguire · Oct 6, 2026 [![yerba mate for deep work focus](https://res.cloudinary.com/cekiuehr/image/upload/c_fill,ar_16:9,g_auto,w_1200/f_auto,q_auto/blog/featured/yerba-mate-deep-work)](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/yerba-mate-deep-work) Yerba Mate Guides ### [Yerba Mate: The Best Coffee Alternative for Deep Work and Focus](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/yerba-mate-deep-work) Why yerba mate beats coffee for deep work: sustained focus, no jitters, built-in movement breaks, and the exact gear I use working from home. Josh Caliguire · Oct 3, 2026 [![tea setup for under $50](https://res.cloudinary.com/cekiuehr/image/upload/c_fill,ar_16:9,g_auto,w_1200/f_auto,q_auto/tea-setup-under-50-kettle-teapot-mug.jpg)](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/tea-setup-under-50-kettle-teapot-mug) Teaware ### [Tea Setup Under $50: Kettle, Teapot & Mug](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/tea-setup-under-50-kettle-teapot-mug) A proper tea setup for under $50: a glass kettle, a glass teapot and a big mug, about $47 total. Built black tea, green tea, puerh, oolong, herbal, and more. Josh Caliguire · Oct 2, 2026 [![best tea bags on amazon](https://res.cloudinary.com/cekiuehr/image/upload/c_fill,ar_16:9,g_auto,w_1200/f_auto,q_auto/best-black-tea-bags-hero.jpg)](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/best-black-tea-bags-on-amazon-13-english-breakfast-and-earl-grey-picks) teabags ### [Best Black Tea Bags on Amazon: 13 English Breakfast and Earl Grey Picks](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/best-black-tea-bags-on-amazon-13-english-breakfast-and-earl-grey-picks) I've tried a lot of English tea bags. Here are 13 solid black tea bags on Amazon, from Yorkshire Gold to PG Tips, Dilmah, and a few Earl Greys. Josh Caliguire · Oct 2, 2026 [← Newer posts](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/author/josh-caliguire/page/2) Page 3 of 8 [Older posts →](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/author/josh-caliguire/page/4) ## Pull Up a Chair Get my best notes on tea, yerba mate, and friendship in your inbox. No spam, unsubscribe anytime. 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