LEAFSTEEP

LeafSteep

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A reference companion to the museum — curated topic sections that go deeper on the subjects behind the collection. Every entry, image, and fact is drawn from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.

Brewing Science

The chemistry behind a cup — steeping and infusion, tannins and catechins, astringency and umami, oxidation, fermentation, and caffeine.

12 entries

The Tea Plant & Terroir

From bush to leaf — the tea plant itself, terroir and cultivars, leaf grading, and the growing regions and practices behind the leaf.

10 entries

World Tea Traditions

How the world drinks tea — gongfu tea and yum cha, Turkish and Russian tea culture, masala chai, mate, bubble tea, and more.

12 entries

Everyday Tea

The practical, everyday side of tea — tea bags, iced and sun tea, sweet tea, teahouses, and the small rituals of a daily cup.

8 entries