Tea in Detail

Gyokuro is a tea that I always take some time to prepare and drink. There’s little bit of extra care needed to get the temperature of the water right and I like to fully engage in the tea’s deeply satisfying umami and lingering sweet flavour. In this piece, I’ll be comparing the taste of Gyokuro to five other teas to help you to understand which you’ll enjoy, and which you might want to experiment with.

Dragon Well, also known as Longjing, is one of the most celebrated green teas in the world, and it’s the only one to have a protected designation of origin.

In this deep dive we head to the valleys of Assam in northeast India for a behind-the-scenes look at how Tom, JING’s Head of Tea, creates this rich and robust breakfast tea. We’ll also show you why we selected Assam as the origin, what flavours you can expect and how to get the best out of these leaves.

It's jasmine season in Southern China, and the tea gardens of Guangxi are alive with the delicate fragrance of jasmine blossoms. For many of us at JING, jasmine tea was the gateway to discovering the rich world of single garden teas. It's a tea that often evokes memories of bustling Chinese restaurants - where teapots are refilled endlessly, and the aroma of jasmine wafts through the air, offering a soothing counterbalance to bold, flavourful dishes.

The health benefits of drinking green tea have been widely discussed in recent years. However, it has been well-established in Asia for a long time. Can drinking green tea make you feel healthier? And what are the benefits of drinking green tea? 

Matcha tea powder is at the heart of Japanese tea culture, a tradition that spans over 1,000 years. This finely ground green tea is more than just a beverage - it's a symbol of mindfulness, health, and a deep connection to nature.

As spring arrives and the weather warms, I find myself gravitating towards the refreshing and vibrant flavours of Japanese green teas. These teas, with their bright colours and complex tastes, perfectly capture the essence of the season. In this post, we’ll explore two of Japan’s most beloved green teas - Gyokuro and Organic Sencha - and uncover the key differences that set them apart.

For those venturing into the world of loose-leaf tea, the sheer variety of flavours and styles from the Camellia sinensis plant can be both exciting and overwhelming. Among these, oolong teas often stand out, offering a unique and adventurous tasting experience that can range from fruity to creamy, floral to roasted. If you're new to oolong tea, take a moment to explore this fascinating category before diving into the distinct characteristics of two of Taiwan’s most revered high-mountain oolongs: Ali Shan and Li Shan.