12 tea blogs & publications for the curious tea drinker

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With dozens of tea types and hundreds of tea companies, how do you find reliable information on tea on the vast expanses of the internet? Forums like the tea Subreddit are a fantastic place to ask one-off questions, but for substantial, well-researched topics tea blogs and other publications will give more comprehensive advice.

Tea blogs are the place to go to discover other tea drinkers’ reviews, uncover lesser known tea facts, and read stories about tea from every corner of the world. This personally curated list of tea blogs, magazines, and news sites give a well-rounded collection of up-to-date resources where you can learn about tea and find your next favorite tea!

1. Steeped Dreams

Type: Blog

Website: steepeddreams.com

Steeped Dreams is a tea blog run entirely by Raquel (oh wait, that’s me!) that features a medley of tea reviews, tea company spotlights, and well-researched articles answering frequently asked questions and niche topics alike. She posts a few times a month and makes sure all information is kept tidy and up-to-date. Because she’s based in Phoenix, Arizona, there are also a few blogs showcasing the local Arizona tea scene.

2. Oh, How Civilized

Type: Recipes

Website: ohhowcivilized.com

If you’re ever on the hunt for a mouth-wateringly delicious tea latte recipe, Oh, How Civilized is your one-stop-shop. I first discovered this delightful tea-focused recipe site while Googling how to make a hojicha latte long before my tea obsession began. Tea blogger, Jee, is a certified Tea Sommelier, giving her a uniquely qualified angle from which to share all her tea making secrets.

Jee’s hojicha latte recipe is featured on my blog about hojicha desserts!

3. Discovering Tea

Type: Blog

Website: discoveringtea.com

François-Xavier Delmas’s veteran tea blog, Discovering Tea, has been around since 2010 and thus contains a host of invaluable information based on François-Xavier’s first-hand experiences traveling to tea producing countries and running his tea business. He is the founder of Paris-based tea shop Palais des Thés and affiliated Tea School, which offers lessons and tastings.

4. T Ching

Type: Blog

Website: tching.com

T Ching is a massive, crowd-sourced tea blog that’s refreshed with new content several times a week written by a colorful range of authors. With over 3,500 articles, this blog is massive and quite likely covers information on any tea topic that you can think of. Because there are so many different contributors, it can be a little chaotic to work your way around the site, but that makes it all the more exciting to pop in and explore.

5. World Tea News

Type: Industry News

Website: worldteanews.com

World Tea News is the central hub for those in the global tea industry and avid tea drinkers to catch up on the latest industry news and product buzz. You’ll find a well-written stream of constant expert articles written by a range of authors and thought leaders in the tea industry. The publication also includes the World Tea Expo and World Tea Academy under its umbrella, which awards respected certifications such as Tea Sommelier.

6. Eighty Degrees

Type: Print Magazine

Website: readeighty.com

All right, Eighty Degrees is a bit of a cheat to include in this list of tea blogs, since it’s actually a quarterly printed magazine not available online. However, the stories, photo essays, and sheer look and feel of the magazine merit its place among digital tea publications.

I discovered Eighty Degrees through an email newsletter from the Global Japanese Tea Association that I’m subscribed to. I’ve now received two editions of Eighty Degrees and am absolutely in love with the thorough thought and design that goes into crafting it. Although it’s a magazine, it feels more like a freshly printed coffee table book with hidden gems waiting to be discovered over a cup of warm tea in the morning.

7. Global Japanese Tea Association

Type: Educational nonprofit

Website: gjtea.org/blog

The Global Japanese Tea Association is a fairly new tea nonprofit started in 2019 that aims to connect Japanese tea with the world. Their blog shares a wealth of knowledge around Japanese tea and also regularly features insight on Japanese tea farmers, programs, initiatives, and events. Because the content is all original and the association’s aim is to educate and connect, you’ll find a truly unique perspective and first-hand information on the GJTA’s blog not available elsewhere.

8. Japanese Green Tea Co.

Type: Blog

Website: japanesegreenteain.com/blogs/green-tea-and-health

As the name suggests, Japanese Green Tea Co. is a Japanese green tea company that also regularly publishes helpful information on Japanese green tea. Its founder Kei Nishida offers expertise on all things tea from Japan through the company blog, YouTube channel, and even published books. Read up on anything from tea’s historic role in Japanese culture to how to steep the renowned tea.

9. The Tea Cup of Life

Type: Blog

Website: theteacupoflife.com

Canadian tea blogger Lu Ann shares recipes, crafts, wisdom, and interviews with tea industry experts on her thoughtfully written tea blog, The Tea Cup of Life. One of my favorite parts of Lu Ann’s blog is her “At the Tea Table” series, which features Q&As with other tea lovers, business owners, and tea influencers from around the world. She also runs beautiful social media accounts, where you can sip on even more curated tea tips.

10. TeaMind Today (The Republic of Tea)

Type: Recipes, Blog, Industry News

Website: the.republicoftea.com

You may recognize the owner of this tea blog from grocery stores and restaurants. The Republic of Tea has been around since 1992 and is one of the first tea brands to be branded into my childhood memory, having grown up seeing the iconic airtight tins at Panera. The Republic of Tea’s blog, TeaMind Today, is a comprehensive collection of new product releases, creative recipes, and the scoop on all types of teas compiled from decades in the business.

11. TeaCritic

Type: Reviews

Website: teacritic.com

Curious to get the tea on a particular tea type or brand? TeaCritic is a forum-style tea review site by tea company Adagio, that lets anyone pitch in with their opinion on a recently tasted tea. You can easily search teas by type, variety, ingredient, and brand and view an aggregated star rating, as well as how many people submitted a review. If you don’t see a particular tea, you’re also able to submit a new listing.

12. Oolong Owl

Type: Blog

Website: oolongowl.com

Seattle-based Char is the tea admirer behind Oolong Owl, a tea blog with a whimsical crocheted owl mascot and tons of honest tea reviews, weekly musings, and tips. Because Oolong Owl posts so often and consistently, you’ll always find something new to explore and read about. If you’d rather take a more visual approach to discover tea, Oolong Owl’s Instagram is a great alternative.

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about the author

Hello, is it tea you’re looking for? Raquel is an Arizona-based tea drinker who writes about tea as a side hobby. Her current favorites are Earl Grey with a splash of milk and any Japanese green tea.