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.
Pu-erh vs Oolong vs Green vs Black Tea: Which Should You Drink?
Quick answer: Pu-erh, oolong, green and black tea are the four main types of true tea, all made from Camellia...
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,...
Dried Tangerine Peel Benefits: What Is Chenpi? (Australian Guide 2026)
Quick answer: Chenpi (陈皮), or dried tangerine peel, is the aged outer skin of Citrus reticulata mandarins — most prized...
White Peach Oolong Tea: The Complete Guide to Flavour, Benefits & Brewing
Quick answer: White peach oolong tea blends real white-peach fermentation with a lightly oxidised oolong base. It is naturally low...
The Best Time to Drink Oolong Tea (It Depends on the Oolong)
Quick answer: The best time to drink oolong tea depends on the roast level, because caffeine and tannin vary roughly...
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,...
Everything You Need to Know About Oolong Tea: Benefits, Brewing & Best Times to Drink
Quick answer: Oolong tea is a partially oxidised tea from Camellia sinensis — the same plant that gives us green...
