Has Matcha Become Overhyped?
Once you strip away the promises, the wellness buzzwords, and the endless marketing claims, what remains is something far more interesting.
Author: Tea Discourse
The Best Tea Spots in Seoul: Traditional Tea Houses, Modern Tea Cafés, and Quiet Places Worth Visiting
Some places preserve centuries-old Korean tea traditions almost exactly as they were. Others reinterpret tea through contemporary aesthetics.
Why Tea Is Often Served After Heavy Meals
Behind this ritual is physiology, tradition, and habit—some grounded in science, cultural practice, and some just by the way tea feels.
Why the Modern Tea Industry Is Obsessed With Marketing Over Leaves
Branding, packaging, wellness narratives, and cultural storytelling increasingly shape the way tea is presented to consumers.
Why Tea Cups Are Often Held With Two Hands in Some Cultures
If you’ve ever watched a traditional tea ceremony or visited a tea house in East Asia, you might notice something subtle but meaningful. Instead…
Why Tea Can Feel Oily in the Mouth (And What That Actually Means)
What we describe as an “oily” mouthfeel in tea has everything to do with how compounds in the tea interact with your palate.
What “Tea Body” Really Means (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)
Tea body refers to how tea feels in the mouth, not just how it tastes. It is the weight, texture, and presence of the tea liquor.
A Beginner’s Guide to Tea Types (Complete Overview)
By changing how the leaves are oxidized, heated, rolled, or aged, tea producers transform the same raw material into dramatically different drinks.
Taiwanese Tea Seller Accused of Passing Off Foreign Tea as Premium Local Oolong
A recent report out of Taiwan has stirred concern across the tea industry, after authorities began investigating a long-established tea merchant accused of selling…
The Tea Rooms 1982 Deep Dive and Review (Block Arcade Melbourne)
If you’re visiting Melbourne and want one “iconic” tea stop that feels special without needing deep tea knowledge, it’s a strong pick.