Should herbal tea be called “tea?”

A brew made from blueberry leaves + the future of tisane terminology.

Aug 4 • Max Falkowitz

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July 2026

What tea means when you can’t drink any

A hospital visit and the cups that weren't there.

Jul 28 • Max Falkowitz

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Tea trends I wish drinkers would follow

Hidden depth in forest-grown Ceylon + a checklist for Cool Tea People.

Jul 14 • Max Falkowitz

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Reflections on my India tea trip

Plus 25% off subscriptions in July.

Jul 7 • Max Falkowitz

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June 2026

7 teas I’m loving lately

Plus an upcoming Indian tea trip.

Jun 16 • Max Falkowitz

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Notes on qi

Demystifying the spiritual and somatic side of tea.

Jun 9 • Max Falkowitz

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One tea, three harvests

Comparing a week of changes in a green tea.

Jun 2 • Max Falkowitz

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May 2026

The world’s biggest tea brand can’t hold water

New private equity investments won’t fix Lipton’s fundamental flaws.

May 26 • Max Falkowitz

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Tea’s secret finishing flavor

Lotus-scented green tea + the mystery of huigan.

May 19 • Max Falkowitz

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Finding the good in the bad

And what to do about the bad in the good.

May 12 • Max Falkowitz

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The Oscars of oolong

Judging Taiwan’s largest tea competition.

May 5 • Max Falkowitz

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April 2026

Puer teas a beginner should try

A curated shopping guide.

Apr 28 • Max Falkowitz

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