The Journal

Notes from the steep.

Field notes, brewing science, and dispatches from tea farms around the world.

Why We Pull Tea Like Espresso

Field Note 01

Why We Pull Tea Like Espresso

The lever machine isn't a gimmick—it's the most precise way to extract a concentrated tea shot.

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Water Temperature: The Unspoken Variable

Field Note 02

Water Temperature: The Unspoken Variable

Why 85°C vs 90°C changes everything, and how we calibrate for each leaf.

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Visiting the Growers: Darjeeling First Flush

Field Note 03

Visiting the Growers: Darjeeling First Flush

A photo essay from our sourcing trip to a small estate in the Himalayas.

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