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Seven ways to meet a leaf.

Grandpa Style

杯泡 · bēi pào

Leaves in, water in. The oldest conversation.

Green teaWhite teaLight oolong
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Gongfu

功夫茶 · gōng fū chá

Small vessel, many steeps.

OolongPuerDark teaBlack tea
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Cup & Infuser

Quick and easy. We've all done this.

Black teaRed teaDark tea
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The Teapot

Steep, pour, share.

Black teaHerbalAny full-leaf
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Cold Brew

Patience rewarded.

Green teaWhite teaOolong
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Usucha

薄茶 · うすちゃ

Whisked, not steeped.

Matcha
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The Masala Method

मसाला चाय

Simmered with spices and love.

CTC black teaAssam
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