9 Best Articles on Tea
The most useful articles on tea from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Tea Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on tea by Refind users in 2023.
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How to Clean a Teapot
Tea Maestro Bruce Richardson shares basic guidance to help you care for your teapot collection.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on tea—all under 10 minutes.
On Tea and the Art of Doing Nothing
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Japan’s First Tea Tree
In the oldest zen temple stands a descendant of the very tree that introduced tea to Japanese culture.
What are the Health Benefits of Tea?
Tea Maestro Bruce Richardson shares the latest tea and health benefits as reported at the Sixth International Scientific Symposium on Tea and Human Health.
Is Bottled Tea Actually Healthy?
Are all grocery store green teas created equal? Bruce Richardson explains why homemade green tea can be healthier and less expensive than bottled teas.
Can Green Tea Matcha Really Help ADHD?
The claim is that green tea, or specifically, matcha, has some of the same benefits as Adderall.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on tea.
Coffee vs Tea vs Soft Drinks: What Caffeine Drinks Do Countries Prefer?
Coffee, tea, or soft drinks… How do you get your caffeine fix? It might be the world’s most widely consumed psychoactive substance, but your preferred caffeine drink of choice might come down to where…
The bubble tea breakdown: What to order, a toppings explainer and where to get Seattle’s best boba
Bubble tea arrived in the U.S. in the 1990s. Over the last few decades, boba shop menus have expanded beyond the classic black milk tea. From crystal boba to popping boba and cheese foam, we explain…
The China tea trade was a paradox of global capitalism
The China tea trade was a paradox: a global, intensified industry without the usual spectacle of factories and technology
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