Student of Tea

Chongqing for Tea Lovers

I left one fog city for another.

May 30 • Student of Tea

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March 2026

Before Milk There Was Water: The “Latte Art” of Ancient Chinese Tea 茶百戏

Long before modern cafés began crowning lattes with hearts and rosettas, ancient Chinese people were already turning a bowl of whisked tea into a canvas…

Mar 15 • Student of Tea

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February 2026

The Grand Treatise on Tea 大观茶论: English Translation

During the Song dynasty (960–1279), Chinese tea culture reached one of its historical pinnacles.

Feb 25 • Student of Tea

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Turkey for tea lover

Across Türkiye, tea flows quietly through everyday life.

Feb 10

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December 2025

Hangzhou for Tea Lovers

Longjing tea comes from the hills around Hangzhou, and once you are there, it quickly becomes clear that the city grew up around it.

Dec 14, 2025

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The Hidden Chemistry of Tea: How Molecules Shape Flavor, Aroma, and Appearance.

Tea may appear simple, but every cup is the result of a carefully balanced cocktail of molecules.

Dec 13, 2025

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October 2025

The Classic of Tea 茶经: English Translation

Before moving further into the art of tea, it is worth returning to where written tea culture began.

Oct 14, 2025

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From One Leaf, Six Teas: The Evolution of China’s Tea Craft

For most of its history, tea was just tea.

Oct 11, 2025 • Student of Tea

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The Origin of Tea

Around the world, billions of people drink tea.

Oct 7, 2025 • Student of Tea

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The “Six Gentlemen” of Tea (茶道六君子): Six Essential Tools in Chinese Tea Culture

Whether you are new to the art of tea, or have long practiced this graceful tradition, it is worth taking a moment to learn about the Six Gentlemen…

Oct 6, 2025 • Student of Tea

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