Tea Plant Biology & Cultivation

What is the Best Tea Pairing for Apple?

What is the Best Tea Pairing for Apple?

In honor of apple season, and my formative years in an apple-cropping region of New York State, we will embark on an exploration of the ultimate tea to pair with apple. That’s right – bite an apple, then sip some tea, or perhaps even sip then bite – but the two flavors must promenade the palette together. Our goal here is to explore the flavor profile of apple (Malus domestica) according to its known aroma and taste characteristics, then see which tea (Camellia sinensis) type might provide the best companion for this gallant fruit.

The Complete Guide to Oolong Tea Craftsmanship: Distilling the Art and Science of Flavor Formation

The Complete Guide to Oolong Tea Craftsmanship: Distilling the Art and Science of Flavor Formation

A 34-minute deep-dive into Oolong tea craftsmanship, including interviews with Oolong Tea Masters, a review of the scientific literature on Oolong tea flavor formation, and plenty of clips taken over years of traveling out to tea farms and producing tea alongside the professionals.