Art of Brewing

Omakase In SG: Golden infusion of Dong Ding Oolong capturing roasted

Dong Ding Oolong: The Artisanal Craft Behind Taiwan’s Most Famous Tea

September 27, 2025

Imagine a warm, inviting aroma that fills the room with essence reminiscent of delicate flowers, toasted nuts, honeycomb, chocolate, and ripe stone fruit. The initial scent from a freshly opened tin of Dong Ding Oolong loose leaf tea can feel almost transportive. Upon brewing, the tea’s infusion shines with a brilliant golden colour, and your…

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A warm morning scene of Ceylon high-grown tea being poured from a white china teapot into a matching cup and saucer, capturing the delicate aroma, bright colour, and unique taste that make pure Ceylon black tea from the hills of Nuwara Eliya world‑renowned. This perfect cup of Ceylon tea, cultivated at high altitude and sea level variations across Sri Lanka, is characterized by rich flavour, sweetness, and a champagne‑like infusion, complemented by cinnamon notes. Produced under the Sri Lanka Tea Board lion logo, this best tea is an example of high grown tea and mid grown tea traditions, with tea leaves carefully steeped to preserve aroma and taste. Synonymous with quality and origin, pure Ceylon is sold and consumed in restaurants, homes, and businesses from Singapore to the island’s own regions, enjoyed as black tea, green tea, or milk tea. Packed for freshness, purchased in quantity, and introduced to the world for its flavour range, this tea is cultivated, divided, and grown in forms that serve both meal pairings and quiet enjoyment. The scene reflects the senses—light and sunshine by day, night enjoyment, and the ritual sip—showing how this favourite tea, complemented by additives or enjoyed plain, is present in the culture, history, and business of the country, a sign of its steep heritage and the person‑to‑person connection it inspires.

Ceylon High Grown Tea: The Bright, Crisp Profiles of Nuwara Eliya

September 18, 2025

Imagine standing amidst a sea of emerald green on the island of Sri Lanka, where manicured tea bushes climb rolling hills and disappear into a cool, persistent mist. This is the world of Ceylon high grown tea, centred in Nuwara Eliya – a region characterized by bright sunshine in the morning and cool, misty nights.…

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A bamboo whisk (chasen) lies beside a bowl of vibrant green matcha powder, illuminated by sunlight—symbolizing the essence of japanese tea ceremonies and the artistry of tea masters. This image showcases ceremonial grade matcha and culinary grade matcha, highlighting the difference between superior ceremonial matcha and culinary grade matcha powder used in matcha lattes, smoothies, desserts, and baking. Naoki matcha and other high quality matcha brands are produced from shade-grown tea plants and first harvest tea leaves in Japan, offering an umami taste, strong flavor, and smooth texture. Stone ground powder with fine particle size determines matcha grades, from highest grade ceremonial matcha to culinary grade used in cooking and mixed beverages. Not all matcha is equal—good matcha has a vibrant green color, low bitterness, and is often steamed and sweetened with sugar or milk. Whether drinking japanese green tea or green tea lattes, the flavor, form, and quality are determined based on grade matcha powder. Matcha, sencha, and other green teas differ in taste, bitterness, and use in food, coffee alternatives, and sweet or savory recipes. This image evokes the ritual of hot water preparation, the role of the whisk, and the cultural significance of japanese tea, highlighting how matcha is ground, mixed, and enjoyed across different grades and applications.

Matcha Tea: The Versatile Japanese Green Tea Powder

September 11, 2025

The vibrant green powder that transforms simple hot water into liquid jade has captivated tea enthusiasts worldwide. Matcha tea represents more than just a trendy beverage-it’s a bridge connecting ancient Japanese traditions with modern culinary innovation. This unique form of powdered green tea offers endless possibilities, from meditative ceremonial drinking to creative kitchen applications that…

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Twilight view of a traditional Chinese pavilion and illuminated pagoda by the tranquil West Lake at Hangzhou, evoking the refined heritage and calming ritual of sipping authentic Longjing tea.

The Dragon Well Legacy: Exploring China’s Legendary Longjing Tea

September 6, 2025

Among the world’s most revered green teas, few carry the prestige and cultural significance of China’s legendary Dragon Well. This premium tea has captivated tea enthusiasts for centuries, earning its place as an imperial favourite and modern icon alike. From its mystical origins at West Lake to its meticulous processing methods, Longjing represents the pinnacle…

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