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Know your leaf.

A simple guide to tea types, botanical infusions and how to begin tasting.

The families

Different leaves, different cups.

Black tea

A fully oxidised style, often bold, malty or brisk.

Green tea

An unoxidised style, with grassy, vegetal or toasted character.

White tea

A lightly processed style, often gentle and delicate.

Oolong

A partly oxidised family with a broad range of floral and roasted flavours.

Dark & aged tea

Explore fermented or aged styles with careful provenance.

Matcha

Powdered green tea, whisked into water.

Botanical infusions

Flowers, herbs, spices and rooibos are distinct from Camellia sinensis tea.

Taste thoughtfully

Notice dry-leaf aroma, brewed aroma, body, flavour and finish.