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There has been a dearth of rain this spring in many parts of Taiwan. Some areas are heavily affected, while others have mostly been doing fine. 

If you've made it here, you probably already know the basics of how to store tea: as airtight as possible, out of sunlight, and away from strong smells. But not all teas are created equal and some have special needs.

Ever wonder why some high-quality teas can steep over and over again, while others are finished in two or three steeps? In this post we share a couple of factors to help you understand why some teas have more endurance than others.

When you first start searching for high-quality teas you face a lot of uncertainty. You don’t want to waste time and money buying rip-off teas but you don't how to tell the good stuff from the fake. Here are 3 tips to help you avoid rip-off teas.