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The Tea Blog
Brewing guides, tea knowledge, and Louisville tea life
Product Flavor & Brewing Guide
How to Brew The Waffle House Oolong Hot and Iced Without Wrecking the Maple-Cinnamon Flavor
Cinnamon, maple, apple, and a dark oolong base. Here is how we brew The Waffle House hot, plus the cold-brew and flash-chill methods for a Kentucky October.
Brewing Techniques & Tea Education
Black Tea vs. Herbal Tea: What's Actually Different (Caffeine, Taste, and When to Choose Each)
Black tea and herbal tea get lumped together, but they aren't even the same plant. Here's what separates them, how to brew each, and when to reach for which, Louisville style.
Product Flavor Guide
Butterfly Pea Flower Tea: What It Is, Why It Turns Purple, and How to Brew It
The color-changing blue tea people keep asking us about at Louisville markets. Here is what it is, why a squeeze of lemon turns it purple, and how to brew it iced this summer.
Brewing Guide
7 Ways People Ruin Pumpkin Spice Tea (And How to Get It Right)
Pumpkin spice loose leaf tea is easy to mess up. Here are the seven mistakes we see most, with exact temperatures and steep times to fix each one.
Events & Mobile Tea Cart
Bar Catering vs. Tea Cart Catering for Louisville Events: How to Choose the Right Beverage Service
A straight comparison of bar catering and tea cart catering for Louisville weddings and events, so you can pick the drink service that fits your crowd.
Events & Mobile Tea Cart
From Coffee Bar to Tea Cart: How Front Porch Peach Won Over a Louisville Bridal Shower
A Louisville bride booked our tea cart for a 91-degree September shower. Here is how Front Porch Peach won the room, and what we learned about serving iced tea in Kentucky heat.
Seasonal & Local
The Best Teas to Brew Iced for Late Summer in Louisville, Ranked by How Fast You Reach for a Second Glass
It is still hot out, Louisville. We ranked our most refreshing teas for late summer iced brewing, with real steep times, temps, and cold brew tips you can use tonight.
Brewing Techniques
How to Brew Loose Leaf Tea Without a Strainer: A Beginner's FAQ
No infuser? Fine. Here is how to make good loose leaf tea with what is already in your Louisville kitchen, plus iced brewing for a hot August afternoon.
Tea Comparisons & Guides
Dirty Chai vs. Vanilla Chai vs. Lover's Chai: Which One Should You Buy?
Three chai blends, one question we get all the time. We break down our Dirty Chai, Vanilla Chai, and Lover's Chai by taste, caffeine, and how to brew each one iced for a Louisville summer.
Product Flavor Guide
Blueberry Pie Tea: What's in It, How It Tastes, and How to Brew It Hot or Iced
Our Blueberry Pie is a green tea blend that tastes like dessert without turning on the oven. Here's what's in it, how it tastes, and how to brew it hot or over ice for a Kentucky summer.
Louisville Tea Culture & Local Guide
Loose Leaf Tea Near Me: What It Is, Where to Find It in Louisville, and How to Start
New to loose leaf tea and hunting for it in Louisville? Here is what loose leaf really is, why it beats the bag, where to buy it locally, and how to brew your first pitcher this summer.
Flavor Guide
Swiss Hot Chocolate Tea in Summer: Yes, You Can Serve It Iced
Our Swiss Hot Chocolate is a strong black tea loaded with dark and white chocolate. Here is what it tastes like and how to serve it iced when Louisville is baking.
Flavor Guide
Blue Raspberry Tea: What It Is, How It Tastes, and How to Brew Our Blue Raspberry Burst
Blue raspberry tea is real, caffeine-free, and it turns purple when you add lemon. Here is what it tastes like and how to brew our Blue Raspberry Burst.
Flavor Guide
Blood Orange Loose Leaf Tea: What It Tastes Like and How to Brew It
A plain guide to what blood orange loose leaf tea tastes like, how to brew it hot or iced, and how to make it your new summer regular.