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.

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What Are "Natural Flavors" in Tea? (And Why We Don't Use Them)

Why does some tea taste like candy? We pull back the curtain on the mysterious ingredient listed as "Natural Flavor" and explain why we refuse to use it in our organic blends.