What We Learned from Attending the First International White Tea Conference
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At the end of November 2023, Kyle was invited to represent the United States at the first Interna...
Matcha, Kintsugi, and Weekends at Grandma's
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On Thursday, November 9th, 2023, I sat on my knees in a small room, hands clenched loosely on my...
Celebrating Lunar New Year
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Chinese New Year has been celebrated for thousands of years. Also known as the Spring Festival, i...
Gifts for Everyone on Your List!
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For the Curious Kiddos
Wabi Sabi by Mark Reibstein art by Ed Young - Introduce kids to new c...
Celebrating the Boston Tea Party 250 Years Later
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This Saturday, December 16, 2023, will mark the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party, an eve...
Making a Tea for Groups
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The following recipe is a wonderful way to make tea for many people, just in time for your holida...
Reinvent Promoting & Preparing Your Tea Service: Quality Tea in Your Restaurant
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written in collaboration with Chris Beard
Tea shares wine’s ability to captivate, if not intoxica...
Quick Guide to Matcha
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By now, matcha has been a full-fledged movement for a number of years. With its vibrant green hue...
Mooncake & Tea Pairings to Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival | 中秋节
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Autumn is the traditional season of harvest and is a great time to reflect on what you are t...
What Tea Do I Drink? It’s Complicated.
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What seems like a simple question to ask a tea-drinking friend can lead to a lengthy discussion w...
Tea: A Forgiving and Soothing Coping Mechanism
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Since starting on my journey as a tea enthusiast, I’ve found myself in a lot of periods of strugg...
Out to Sea in a Cup of Earl Grey Tea
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I was born with a rare mutation of an eye condition called Leber’s congenital amaurosis. Several ...
Tea Mocktails
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Okay, so some of you are thinking this must be a rich joke. But a lot of you may be genuinely int...
What Is Gong Fu Cha?
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“The art, besides being a delight in itself, is also a good deal cheaper than other forms of ther...
Tea Class Recap: Wabi Sabi Through the Lens of Disability
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May's captivating event at The Cultured Cup, titled “Wabi Sabi Through the Lens of Disability,” b...
What Is a Gaiwan and Why Do You Need One?
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As a Texas-raised tea drinker, for many years I had one definition of tea: iced, black, with lemo...
Tea Meditation
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The tea-making process itself is surprisingly a meditative process—a recent revelation I experien...
Starting a Tea Business: Finding a Niche
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Kyle Stewart and Phil Krampetz, driven by their innate inclination for the unconventional, have a...
Is Tea Healthy?
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The reasons people drink tea are many: its taste, its variety of types and flavors, and the many ...
Our Top 5 Mariage Frères Blend Picks
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Mariage Frères, the luxury Parisian tea company started by the Mariage family, has been a promine...
The Virtue of Teabags As Told by a Full-Time Student
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As a self-proclaimed tea snob, I had a rather constant disdain for teabags—rather, tea that came ...
FRENCH PRESS VS. DRIP COFFEE MAKER
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Quick Overview: French Press vs. Drip Coffee
At a Glance:
Brewing Method: French press uses ...
What You Can Learn from Holding a Japanese Tea Bowl
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The Cultured Cup hosted a delightful and engaging event called "What You Can Learn by Holding a T...
Q&A With Our Design Team
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In late 2022, owners Kyle and Phil, decided they wanted to refresh and rebrand. Covid had drained...
Exploring World Tea Cultures and Traditions
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Tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world and has been an integral part of many cultures and traditions for centuries. From the elaborate tea ceremonies of China and Japan to the spicy masala chai of India and the refreshing mint tea of Morocco, tea has played a significant role in shaping the customs and social practices of different societies. In this article, we will explore the diverse tea cultures and traditions around the world, including the Chinese tea ceremony, the history of masala chai in India, Moroccan mint green tea, Once (tea-time) in Chile, and Japanese matcha.
How to Brew the Perfect Cup of Tea
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Tea has been a popular beverage for centuries, with a rich history that spans cultures and continents. Whether you prefer hot, iced, or cold tea, there are several factors that can impact the quality of your brew Here, we'll cover everything you need to know to brew the perfect cup of tea, including a brief history of tea, basic tea terminology, how to brew based on tea type, and how to store and preserve your tea.
The Amazing Health Benefits of Pu'er Tea
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Besides good flavor, many people include tea in their diets for its many health properties. Pu'e...
Cornucopia
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Poem Authored by Mel Finefrock
Here at the Cultured Cup, we host open tea and coffee tastings al...
Homage to Queen Elizabeth II
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Photo and Poem created and provided by Rebecca Haynie
Queen Elizabeth never missed an afternoon...
A Nice Cup of Tea
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In the 1930s in England a very popular song started "I like a nice cup of Tea in the morning” an...
Tea Shop in Beijing's Maliandao Tea Market
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Kyle Stewart, co-owner of the Cultured Cup recently visited China and in this blog series he will...
Pan Firing and Shaping Dragonwell Green Tea in Zhejiang Province
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Kyle Stewart, co-owner of the Cultured Cup recently visited China and in this blog series he will...
Black Tea Adventure Pt. 2
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This week, we're continuing our exploration of unflavored black teas by tasting two classics and ...
Black Tea Adventure Pt. 1
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What comes to mind when you think of a black tea?
Nearly every iced tea is a black tea. Earl Grey...
Green Tea Adventure Pt. 2: Japan
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Unlike China, which is known for not only producing more tea than any other country but also grow...
Green Tea Adventure Pt. 1: China
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After twenty years in the business, Kyle and Phil have continued to rely not only on their own ex...