LeafSteep
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Re-Steeping Tea: What Actually Changes From One Infusion to the Next
Re-steeping isn't just a gongfu thing. Here's what genuinely changes cup to cup, why the schedule lengthens at different rates by tea type, and when to stop.
Storing Tea So It Doesn't Go Flat
Tea doesn't spoil the way fresh food does, but it does go flat — and the four things that cause it are all avoidable with an opaque tin and a bit of planning.
What Actually Goes Wrong When You Steep Tea at the Wrong Temperature
Bitter and thin are two different failures with two different causes. A worked look at what temperature actually does to a cup, tea type by tea type.