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The Journal

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
White tea leaves in a ceramic gaiwan with two cups of pale golden tea
14 June 2026

How to Brew White Tea

Learn how to brew white tea properly, including the best temperatures, leaf ratios and methods for Silver Needle, Bai Mu Dan and aged Shou Mei.

  • Brewing Guides
  • White Tea