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...
Tropical Ripple: The Zen of Motion and Stillness, Made with JDV
Quick answer: Tropical Ripple (熱帶の漣) is a pineapple sencha created by O2H Tea in collaboration with JDV, the Melbourne homeware...
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 —...
Does Tea Stain Teeth? Per-Tea Risk + 6 Ways to Prevent (Dentist-Cited)
Quick answer: Yes — tea can stain teeth. The cause is tannins, plant polyphenols that contain colour-producing chromogens which bind...
Tea for Focus and Concentration: L-Theanine + Caffeine Science (2026)
A note on health information: This article is for general information only and is not medical advice. ADHD is a...
Does Tea Expire? Shelf Life by Tea Type (Australian Guide 2026)
Quick answer: Most teas don't really "expire" the way perishable food does — they lose flavour and antioxidant potency over...
Best Green Tea for Weight Loss: Evidence-Based Picks
Quick answer: The best green teas for metabolic support are those highest in EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) — the catechin most...
Best Tea for Weight Loss in Australia: What the Research Actually Shows
Quick answer: Tea for weight loss is a category of genuine but modest metabolic support — not a miracle solution....
