Journals
Guides, brewing notes and research from O2H TEA — how to choose, brew and actually enjoy Asian teas, written for Australian drinkers. No ceremony, no gatekeeping, no jargon.
What Is Sencha? A Melbourne Guide to Japan's Everyday Green Tea
Quick answer: Sencha is the most widely drunk green tea in Japan — a whole-leaf tea made from Camellia sinensis...
White Tea: Benefits, Caffeine & How to Brew
Quick answer: White tea is the least-processed of the true teas — young buds and leaves from Camellia sinensis that...
Jasmine Tea: Benefits, Caffeine & How to Brew
Quick answer: Jasmine tea is a scented tea made by layering Camellia sinensis leaves — almost always green tea —...
Cold Brew Tea: The Definitive Australian Guide (2026)
Quick answer: Cold brew tea is loose-leaf tea steeped in cold water (5–15°C) for 4–12 hours instead of hot water...
Portable Tea Infuser Australia: Brew Loose Leaf at Work (2026 Guide)
Quick answer: Drinking proper loose-leaf tea at the office or on the go is more practical than most people assume...
What is Pu-erh Tea? A Complete Guide to Origins, Benefits & Brewing
Quick answer: Pu-erh tea (普洱茶) is a post-fermented tea from Yunnan, China, made from large-leaf tea trees. Unlike green, oolong,...
Tangerine Tea (Xiao Qing Gan): The Complete Guide to Benefits, Brewing & Varieties
This article is part of the O2H TEA complete Xiao Qing Gan guide — covering origins, all four varieties, chenpi...
What is Gardenia Tea? Benefits, Flavour & How to Brew This Floral Green Tea
Quick answer: Gardenia tea is a green tea layered with real gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides) flowers. It's low in caffeine, honey-sweet,...
