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Notes on balance, brewing and the leaves we source — a slow read for the ritual.

Why Does Tea Taste Different Across Multiple Infusions?
11 September 2026

Why Does Tea Taste Different Across Multiple Infusions?

The same tea can move from floral to fruity, sweet to mineral, or light to surprisingly deep across a single session. Here is why repeated infusions change and why I think that progression is one of the most interesting parts of loose-leaf tea.

  • Brewing Guides
  • Dark Tea
  • Gong Fu Tea
The Perfect Hei Cha Session: Gong Fu Style
17 July 2026

The Perfect Hei Cha Session: Gong Fu Style

Brewing Hei Cha gong fu style is less about following rigid timings and more about paying attention to how the tea develops. This guide explores leaf ratios, water temperature, rinsing, teaware and the changing flavour journey of Fu Cha, from gentle earthy notes to deep mineral sweetness.

  • Brewing Guides
  • Dark Tea
  • Golden Flowers