The Tea Journal

Recipes, rituals and stories from the tea table.

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CTC refers to a processing style that creates small, quick-brewing tea particles. It is especially useful when you want a strong cup with milk.

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Two to three minutes is a useful starting point for Classic. A longer simmer increases extraction; adjust gradually rather than masking the cup.

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Tea readily picks up surrounding smells. Keep the pouch sealed, cool and dry, away from spices, sunlight and moisture.