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By now, matcha has been a full-fledged movement for a number of years. With its vibrant green hue...

    Autumn is the traditional season of harvest and is a great time to reflect on what you are t...

What seems like a simple question to ask a tea-drinking friend can lead to a lengthy discussion w...

Since starting on my journey as a tea enthusiast, I’ve found myself in a lot of periods of strugg...

I was born with a rare mutation of an eye condition called Leber’s congenital amaurosis. Several ...

Okay, so some of you are thinking this must be a rich joke. But a lot of you may be genuinely int...

“The art, besides being a delight in itself, is also a good deal cheaper than other forms of ther...

May's captivating event at The Cultured Cup, titled “Wabi Sabi Through the Lens of Disability,” b...

As a Texas-raised tea drinker, for many years I had one definition of tea: iced, black, with lemo...

The tea-making process itself is surprisingly a meditative process—a recent revelation I experien...

Kyle Stewart and Phil Krampetz, driven by their innate inclination for the unconventional, have a...

The reasons people drink tea are many: its taste, its variety of types and flavors, and the many ...

Mariage Frères, the luxury Parisian tea company started by the Mariage family, has been a promine...

As a self-proclaimed tea snob, I had a rather constant disdain for teabags—rather, tea that came ...

Quick Overview: French Press vs. Drip Coffee   At a Glance: Brewing Method: French press uses ...

The Cultured Cup hosted a delightful and engaging event called "What You Can Learn by Holding a T...

In late 2022, owners Kyle and Phil, decided they wanted to refresh and rebrand. Covid had drained...

Besides good flavor, many people include tea in their diets for its many health properties. Pu'e...

Poem Authored by Mel Finefrock Here at the Cultured Cup, we host open tea and coffee tastings al...

Photo and Poem created and provided by Rebecca Haynie   Queen Elizabeth never missed an afternoon...

 In the 1930s in England a very popular song started "I like a nice cup of Tea in the morning” an...

Kyle Stewart, co-owner of the Cultured Cup recently visited China and in this blog series he will...

Kyle Stewart, co-owner of the Cultured Cup recently visited China and in this blog series he will...

This week, we're continuing our exploration of unflavored black teas by tasting two classics and ...

What comes to mind when you think of a black tea? Nearly every iced tea is a black tea. Earl Grey...

Unlike China, which is known for not only producing more tea than any other country but also grow...

After twenty years in the business, Kyle and Phil have continued to rely not only on their own ex...

You always hear about the health benefits of tea, but coffee's health benefits are impressive in ...

Teas have a long history and are rich in antioxidants. Oolong contains the important vitamins and...

Storing tea can be simple. Store tea in a dry, dark place in an opaque and air-tight container.  ...

Why is the quality of Matcha important?  Unlike most commercial Matcha, our ceremonial Matcha is ...

Here's some Iced Teas we recommend for the Summer.  Keep scrolling for a comprehensive list 1. C...

What you will need: Matcha Water Matcha Whisk Matcha Bowl 1. Before preparing, bring the Ma...

Iced Tea Tips 1. Don’t put hot tea in a cold refrigerator – this produces cloudy tea. Allow hot t...