--- title: Josh Caliguire — Blog on Tea, Friendship & Travel | Tea (2) description: Tea | Writing about tea, friendship, and travel. Guides, gear, and stories. (2) 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 are my 5 picks, from the Fellow Corvo to a budget Cosori, plus the no-kettle trick. Josh Caliguire · Oct 14, 2026 [![Commercial iced tea and cold brew dispensers behind a cafe counter](https://res.cloudinary.com/cekiuehr/image/upload/c_fill,ar_16:9,g_auto,w_1200/f_auto,q_auto/blog/commercial-iced-tea-brewer/commercial-iced-tea-dispenser-cafe-counter-hero.jpg)](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/best-commercial-iced-tea-brewer) Tea ### [Best Commercial Iced Tea Brewer for Cafes (2026): The Bunn TB3Q](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/best-commercial-iced-tea-brewer) 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. Josh Caliguire · Oct 12, 2026 [![Cups of different loose leaf teas from a tea sampler lined up for tasting](https://res.cloudinary.com/cekiuehr/image/upload/c_fill,ar_16:9,g_auto,w_1200/f_auto,q_auto/blog/best-loose-leaf-tea-samplers/loose-leaf-tea-sampler-tasting-cups-hero.jpg)](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/best-loose-leaf-tea-samplers) Tea ### [Best Loose Leaf Tea Samplers: 10 to Try Before You Buy a Full Bag](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/best-loose-leaf-tea-samplers) 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. Josh Caliguire · Oct 12, 2026 [![best hojicha](https://res.cloudinary.com/cekiuehr/image/upload/e_upscale/c_fill,ar_16:9,g_auto,w_1200/f_auto,q_auto/blog/featured/best-hojicha)](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/best-hojicha) Tea ### [Best Hojicha Powder in 2026: The One I'd Actually Buy](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/best-hojicha) Hojicha is the new matcha. 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 [![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 [![beginner tea set gaiwan instead of yi xing tea pot clay](https://res.cloudinary.com/cekiuehr/image/upload/c_fill,ar_16:9,g_auto,w_1200/f_auto,q_auto/blog/yixing-gaiwan/porcelain-gaiwan-lidded-bowl.jpg)](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/yi-xing-vs-gaiwain-for-beginners) Tea ### [Should Gong Fu Cha Beginners Buy a Yixing Teapot? No. Start With a Gaiwan.](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/yi-xing-vs-gaiwain-for-beginners) Thinking about a Yixing teapot for gong fu cha? Here's why beginners should start with a porcelain gaiwan instead, and when Yixing finally is worth it. Josh Caliguire · Sep 30, 2026 [![best kettles for tea 2026](https://res.cloudinary.com/cekiuehr/image/upload/c_pad,ar_16:9,b_white,w_1200/f_auto,q_auto/blog/featured/ideal-electric-kettles-for-tea-2026-edition)](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/ideal-electric-kettles-for-tea-2026-edition) Tea ### [Ideal Electric Kettles for Tea: 2026 Edition](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/ideal-electric-kettles-for-tea-2026-edition) Why tea temperature matters more than most people think, plus five electric kettles worth using for green tea, white tea, black tea, and more. Josh Caliguire · Sep 24, 2026 [![Is the Ember Mug Worth It for Tea? - review](https://res.cloudinary.com/cekiuehr/image/upload/c_fill,ar_16:9,g_auto,w_1200/f_auto,q_auto/blog/featured/is-the-ember-mug-worth-it-for-tea-2026)](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/is-the-ember-mug-worth-it-for-tea-2026) Tea ### [Is the Ember Mug Worth It for Tea? (2026)](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/is-the-ember-mug-worth-it-for-tea-2026) Tea goes cold in 15 minutes at my desk. I tried the Ember Mug to fix it. Here's my honest opinion, plus who shouldn't bother. Josh Caliguire · Sep 24, 2026 [![can you make rooibos in an espresso machine](https://res.cloudinary.com/cekiuehr/image/upload/e_upscale/c_fill,ar_16:9,g_auto,w_1200/f_auto,q_auto/blog/featured/rooibos-in-an-espresso-machine-100-check-out-red-espresso)](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/rooibos-in-an-espresso-machine-100.-check-out-red-espresso) Tea ### [Rooibos in an Espresso Machine? 100%. Check Out Red Espresso.](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/rooibos-in-an-espresso-machine-100.-check-out-red-espresso) Rooibos has always been too weak for lattes. Red Espresso, a finely ground rooibos from South Africa, finally fixes that. My honest review. Josh Caliguire · Aug 27, 2026 [![best tea setup for work ](https://res.cloudinary.com/cekiuehr/image/upload/e_upscale/c_fill,ar_16:9,g_auto,w_1200/f_auto,q_auto/blog/featured/the-best-tea-for-work-and-how-to-set-up-your-desk-for-it)](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/the-best-tea-for-work-and-how-to-set-up-your-desk-for-it) Tea ### [The Best Tea for Work (And How to Set Up Your Desk for It)](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/the-best-tea-for-work-and-how-to-set-up-your-desk-for-it) If you're gonna spend all day working, you might as well have something awesome to drink. Something to power you through. Let's get you set up. Josh Caliguire · Jul 31, 2026 [← Newer posts](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/tag/tea/page/1) Page 2 of 5 [Older posts →](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/tag/tea/page/3) ## Pull Up a Chair Get my best notes on tea, yerba mate, and friendship in your inbox. No spam, unsubscribe anytime. Josh Caliguire Writer, tea lover, and community builder. 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