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.

Organic green tea beside a journal of new year intentions, part of a simple morning tea ritual, by Yerba Buena Tea Co.

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.
Vibrant organic loose leaf yerba mate spilling from a Yerba Buena Tea Co. tin.

What is Yerba Mate? The Clean Energy Alternative to Coffee

Tired of the coffee jitters? Yerba Mate is a South American brew that delivers a sustained, crash-free energy boost. Here's why this organic "drink of the gods" has become a favorite fuel for focus and productivity.
Stirring a smooth cup of organic green tea brewed at the right temperature, by Yerba Buena Tea Co.

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

Does your green tea taste like bitter medicine? You aren't alone. Almost everyone makes the same simple mistake when brewing green tea. Here's the easy fix for a sweet, smooth cup every time.
Organic Earl Grey and Lavender Grey black tea tins made with real cold-pressed bergamot oil, by Yerba Buena Tea Co.

Real Bergamot vs. Flavoring: What Makes a Great Earl Grey?

Does your Earl Grey taste like soap? It shouldn't. Here's the difference between synthetic flavorings and real cold-pressed Italian Bergamot oil, and why our organic blends taste like fresh citrus, not perfume.
Comparison of beverages showing coffee beans, loose leaf black tea, and organic yerba mate to illustrate caffeine levels.

Tea vs Coffee Caffeine: The Real Energy Chart

Trying to quit the coffee jitters? We break down the exact caffeine levels of Coffee vs. Yerba Mate vs. Tea to help you find the perfect fuel for your day.
Comparison of black tea leaves versus organic herbal tea ingredients like hibiscus and peppermint.

Tea vs. Tisane: What is the Difference? (And Why We Love Both)

Technically, "Herbal Tea" isn't tea at all, it's a Tisane. We explain why this botanical distinction matters for your caffeine levels and your brewing technique.
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 oxidizes before heat stops the process. Here's what that means for your cup.

Side by side comparison of organic Ashwagandha root and Kava root used in Yerba Buena Tea Co. wellness blends.

Ashwagandha vs. Kava: Which Stress-Relief Herb Do You Need?

One builds resilience over time. The other offers immediate relief. We break down the difference between two powerful stress-busting roots: Ashwagandha and Kava.