TAYUNE Journal

Notes from the tea table.

Practical guides to tea, Chenpi, teaware, origin, storage, and attentive brewing.

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Chinese Tea

Tea types, processing, origin, history, and the ideas that shape Chinese tea.

October 10, 2026

Chinese Tea for Beginners: Types, Flavors, Culture, and How to Choose Your First Tea

A practical beginner's guide to Chinese tea types, flavors, buying, brewing and a first three-tea order using currently available TAYUNE products.

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September 9, 2026

Phoenix Dan Cong Tea: Aroma Types, Origin, Buying and Brewing

A practical guide to Phoenix Dan Cong oolong, including natural aroma types, Chaozhou origins, processing, buying checks, and reliable gongfu brewing.

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August 25, 2026

Does Pu-erh Tea Get Better With Age? What Actually Matters

Yes — Pu-erh tea can get better with age, but age alone does not guarantee better quality. Both raw and ripe Pu-erh can change during storage. Aroma, flavor…

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Brewing Guides

Practical methods for brewing tea with clarity, balance, and confidence.

July 21, 2026

How to Brew Tea Properly: A Simple Guide to Better-Tasting Tea

How to Brew Tea Properly Even high-quality tea can taste bitter, weak, or flat when brewed incorrectly. To make better tea, focus on three key factors: tea quantity,…

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Teaware Guides

How to choose, use, and care for the tools that support a better tea session.

August 12, 2026

How to Choose a Portable Travel Tea Set for Loose-Leaf Tea

A practical guide to choosing a compact travel tea set that can brew loose-leaf tea cleanly at work, in a hotel, or away from home.

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Tea Notes

First-hand observations from tea fairs, sourcing visits, and time at the tea table.

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Browse every published guide, story, and note in chronological order.

July 10, 2026

Pu-erh Tea Basics: How Pu-erh Is Classified by Process, Storage, Shape, and Origin

Pu-erh tea can feel complicated at first. It has different production styles, storage traditions, shapes, mountain origins, and aging habits. But once you understand the basic structure, the…

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