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.
Tea for IBS in Australia: What Helps Each Subtype (2026 Guide)
A note on health information: This article is for general information only and is not medical advice. Irritable bowel syndrome...
How to Store Loose Leaf Tea: The Definitive Australian Guide (2026)
Quick answer: Store loose leaf tea in an opaque, airtight container at 10–25 °C, with relative humidity below 65%, away...
Microplastics in Tea Bags: What the Studies Show (2026 Guide)
Quick answer: Yes — pyramid-shaped "silken" tea bags release significant amounts of microplastics into hot water. A 2019 McGill University...
Loose Leaf Tea: A Complete Guide for Tea-Bag Drinkers (Australia 2026)
Quick answer: Loose leaf tea is whole tea leaves brewed directly in water — instead of cut, sifted "fannings" sealed...
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...
How to Brew Xiao Qing Gan: A Complete Beginner's Guide
How to Brew Xiao Qing Gan: A Complete Beginner's Guide Short answer: To brew Xiao Qing Gan, place one whole...
Sakura Blossom: What Cherry Blossom Strawberry Oolong Actually Tastes Like
Sakura Blossom: What Cherry Blossom Strawberry Oolong Actually Tastes Like Short answer: Sakura Blossom is a lightly-oxidised oolong scented with...
Can I Drink Oolong Tea on an Empty Stomach?
Can I Drink Oolong Tea on an Empty Stomach? Short answer: Most healthy adults can drink a light or medium-roast...
