Xah Club Tea Talks

Nilgiris vs Darjeeling vs Assam: Which Indian Tea Is Right for You?

Nilgiris vs Darjeeling vs Assam: Which Indian T...

Nilgiris, Darjeeling, Assam — India grows three very different teas. Here's what sets them apart, and how to figure out which one belongs in your cup.

Nilgiris vs Darjeeling vs Assam: Which Indian T...

Nilgiris, Darjeeling, Assam — India grows three very different teas. Here's what sets them apart, and how to figure out which one belongs in your cup.

Chai Is Not the Only Way: Discovering Whole Leaf Tea in India

Chai Is Not the Only Way: Discovering Whole Lea...

Most of us grew up thinking chai was tea. And chai is great — a well-made cup of strong Assam CTC with milk and cardamom is one of life's better...

Chai Is Not the Only Way: Discovering Whole Lea...

Most of us grew up thinking chai was tea. And chai is great — a well-made cup of strong Assam CTC with milk and cardamom is one of life's better...

What is Kukicha? The Twig Tea Most Indians Have Never Heard Of!

What is Kukicha? The Twig Tea Most Indians Have...

Kukicha is a Japanese tea made from stems, stalks, and twigs — the parts most producers throw away. Low in caffeine, surprisingly creamy, and almost nobody in India is talking...

What is Kukicha? The Twig Tea Most Indians Have...

Kukicha is a Japanese tea made from stems, stalks, and twigs — the parts most producers throw away. Low in caffeine, surprisingly creamy, and almost nobody in India is talking...

Artisanal, Specialty, Commodity: What These Tea Words Actually Mean

Artisanal, Specialty, Commodity: What These Tea...

Not all tea labeled “artisanal” or “specialty” means the same thing. This guide breaks down the real differences between commodity, specialty, and artisanal tea, explains how skill and processing shape...

Artisanal, Specialty, Commodity: What These Tea...

Not all tea labeled “artisanal” or “specialty” means the same thing. This guide breaks down the real differences between commodity, specialty, and artisanal tea, explains how skill and processing shape...

Peppermint Tea: The One That Wakes You Up (No Caffeine Required)

Peppermint Tea: The One That Wakes You Up (No C...

Sharp. Clean. A little electric. Peppermint tea is the kind of drink that does exactly what it says — no caffeine, no fluff, no pretending to be ancient medicine. Just...

Peppermint Tea: The One That Wakes You Up (No C...

Sharp. Clean. A little electric. Peppermint tea is the kind of drink that does exactly what it says — no caffeine, no fluff, no pretending to be ancient medicine. Just...

Tea vs Coffee: Why Same Caffeine Hits Differently (Science-Backed)

Tea vs Coffee: Why Same Caffeine Hits Different...

Both tea and coffee run on caffeine. So why does one leave you jittery and crashing by noon, while the other keeps you steady for hours? The difference isn't the...

Tea vs Coffee: Why Same Caffeine Hits Different...

Both tea and coffee run on caffeine. So why does one leave you jittery and crashing by noon, while the other keeps you steady for hours? The difference isn't the...