Journal

Since our founding, we have aspired to connect tea growers with tea lovers to improve the lives of both. This mission still guides us today, as we proudly present you with our new packaging and the renewed purpose of Firepot Tea. The elephant remains the heart and soul of Firepot. It connects Rwa...

Loving the Leaf is the essential guide for any tea lover. Learn about the history and culture of tea, the different types, harvesting methods, and more. Download Loving the Leaf HERE

  Originally, Firepot Chai was a loose leaf tea blend combining our freshly ground spice blend (“masala”) and black tea. Over time, I added a caffeine-free version replacing the black tea with rooibos, a Yerba Mate version, and one with cacao nibs. Eventually, as customers and cafes demanded a ch...

  The "agony of the leaf " is the term for the slow unfurling of a tea leaf in hot water. It is the process by which the leaf softens and begins to express its flavor, color and strength-- it’s essence-- into the water. It is beautiful and mesmerizing to watch. While teabags offer convenience, th...

Learn the art of tea re-steeping and get the most out of your tea.

  It’s fairly well known that great tea comes from China, Japan and Taiwan. Even Kenya and India are known worldwide for their tea production. What is lesser known outside of the industry  is that Rwanda is the producer of some absolutely amazing and vibrant teas.  A relatively new crop for the s...

Discover the traditional Japanese tools used to prepare Matcha.

Discover the culture and history of tea in Japan, from Zen Buddhist monks in 600 CE to modern times.

The combination of umami-rich sencha (Japan's spring-harvested, steamed green tea) and nutty toasted rice was so adored that it has become a traditional style of tea known as genmaicha, "brown rice tea".

In a world of almost 8 billion people, we drink a staggering 6 billion cups of tea every single day! But do you know the origins, history and types of black tea?

Matcha, matcha, matcha. Lately, you see its vibrant green hue coloring the internet everywhere with various photos of tantalizing matcha recipes that range from matcha teas to even matcha ice cream. But what is matcha?

I think of tea as my dharma, my path, and am so thankful to be able to share its magic with you! Read more about the Firepot story here.