Leaf study · illustration
A field guide to Chinese tea
Chinese Tea,
Made Simple.
Learn to identify, brew, taste and buy Chinese tea with confidence. One good cup at a time.
Rooted in observation. Guided by evidence.
The everyday ritual · original illustration
01 /
Identify
Know what to look for, and what a leaf cannot tell you.
02 /
Brew
Find a starting recipe. Adjust it to your own cup.
03 /
Taste
Put words to aroma, texture and returning sweetness.
04 /
Buy
Read the label. Ask better questions.
Start with the fundamentals
Six families. Many possibilities.
Green
Fresh & vegetal
White
Subtle & gentle
Yellow
Mellow & rounded
Oolong
Fragrant & varied
Black
Rich & aromatic
Dark
Fermented & complex
Flavor descriptions are tendencies, not guarantees. The Tea Atlas currently covers all six families.
Meet the leaves
A closer look at Chinese tea.
Leaf study · illustration
Leaf study · illustration
Your first steps
A little knowledge.
A better cup.
You do not need special equipment or a perfect palate. Start by observing what is already in your cup.
Practical companions
Less guesswork. More discovery.
01 / Tool
Tea Finder ↗
Tell us what you enjoy. Find a tea to explore.
02 / Tool
Tea Compare ↗
See two or three teas side by side.
03 / Tool
Brewing Calculator ↗
Turn your cup size into a useful starting recipe.
A more thoughtful way to learn
Clues are useful. Proof is different.
A leaf shape can help narrow the possibilities. It cannot certify a mountain, harvest date or grade. We separate what you can observe from what needs evidence.
Read our editorial method ↗