Steaming cup of deep red Chai tea on a white coaster, with loose leaf tea and branded pouch displayed on a light surface, by Yerba Buena Tea Company.

The Tea Journal

Deepen your connection to the leaf. Explore expert guides on organic ingredients, the science of steeping, and the stories behind our Oregon-blended teas. Your resource for sipping with intention.

New Year, New Rituals: 3 Ways to Reset Your System (Without Starving)

New Year, New Rituals: 3 Ways to Reset Your System (Without Starving)

Ditch the impossible resolutions. Three simple tea rituals for the New Year: gentler mornings, calmer digestion, steadier focus.
Why Your Green Tea Tastes Bitter (And How to Fix It)

Why Your Green Tea Tastes Bitter (And How to Fix It)

Does your green tea taste like bitter medicine? You aren't alone. Discover the one simple mistake almost everyone makes when brewing green tea, and learn the Tea Sommelier's trick for a sweet, smooth cup every time.
Gradient of organic tea leaves showing the difference between white, green, oolong, and black tea processing.

Types of Tea: How One Plant Becomes Five (Plus Herbal)

Green, black, white, oolong, pu-erh. Five teas, one plant. The difference is in the craft, specifically how long the leaf is allowed to oxidize before heat stops the process. Here is what that means for your cup.