Bags of tea on display at The Whistling Kettle's tea bar

The Whistling Kettle Tea University

New to tea? Unsure of the difference between Gyokuro and Rooibos? Is there a difference between tea made with tea bags vs. an infuser?

We're excited to present The Whistling Kettle Tea University -- our effort at helping guide you through the world of tea.

We'll be adding new lessons regularly, so be sure to bookmark this page and check back often!

Tea University 101: Intro to Tea

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Lesson 1

Intro to Tea: A primer on the types of tea, how it's made, where it comes from, and more.

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A hand holds a basket of freshly picked tea leaves

Lesson 2

Processing: How tea goes from plant to cup.

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Two piles of loose leaf tea

Lesson 3

Loose vs. bagged teas: Pros and cons of each.

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Rolling hills cover a tea farm

Lesson 4

Tea Growing Regions: Where is tea grown? What styles come from each place?

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Tea is poured from a teapot into a mug

Lesson 5

Teas for the Total Beginner: Now that you know where tea comes from, what teas do we recommend trying first?

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A red tea pot sits on a bed of tea leaves

Lesson 6

Brewing Equipment: You've learned where tea comes from, learned which ones to start with, now learn what you'll need to brew a cup.

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