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Tea Hub — Types, Flavor, & How to Brew It Like You Mean It

Tea isn’t “just tea.” It’s craft, process, and vibe — from crisp greens to cozy chai, from clean white tea to bold black tea power.

Pick a tea type below, then jump into brew tips when you’re ready. No gatekeeping. Just better cups (and calmer mornings).

Tea type guides Process-focused learning Guest-friendly + nerd-ready Hot, iced, & latte builds
Tea setup with cups and loose leaf tea
Tea types + simple brew wins (no fuss, all flavor).

Explore Tea Types

Pick your lane — then we’ll show you how to make it taste right (and not bitter).

Assorted tea leaves and cups
Type → flavor → brew. Fast wins first, deeper nerding when you want it.
Black tea leaves and brewed black tea
Tea Type

Black Tea bold

Full-bodied, cozy, and strong enough for milk — the “coffee drinker” entry point.

Green tea leaves and brewed green tea
Tea Type

Green Tea fresh

Crisp, clean, and bright — where temperature control turns “meh” into magic.

Oolong tea leaves and brewed oolong tea
Tea Type

Oolong complex

The middle ground with big personality — floral, creamy, roasted, or fruity depending on style.

White tea leaves and brewed white tea
Tea Type

White Tea soft

Light, gentle, and quietly sweet — low drama, high comfort.

Herbal tea ingredients like chamomile and mint
Tea Type

Herbal + Caffeine-Free cozy

Botanical blends for wind-down time — soothing, aromatic, and easy to love.

Matcha powder and whisked matcha bowl
Tea Type

Matcha whisked

Whole-leaf energy + creamy texture — from traditional bowls to iced lattes.

Chai tea with spices
Tea Type

Chai spiced

Black tea + warm spices + comfort. Tea-forward or latte-style — you choose the vibe.

Want the fastest win? Use the Tea Brew Guide for temps + times, then come back here when you feel like nerding out.