Tea Journal

Fforage picks

Teas, makers and gifts we keep reaching for, chosen by the Fforage team.

Tea Journal

Fforage picks

Teas, makers and gifts we keep reaching for, chosen by the Fforage team.

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Fforage picks

Holiday Tea Gift Ideas by Budget, From Stocking Stuffers to Splurges

Holiday tea gift ideas sorted by budget, from stocking stuffers under $20 to thoughtful sets and one splendid splurge, plus easy ways to make a tea gift feel personal.

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Tea for Thanksgiving: Pie Pairings and How to Brew for a Crowd

A tea for every Thanksgiving pie, from pumpkin to pecan, plus a simple plan for brewing tea for a crowd and a...

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Tea Gift Guide: Thoughtful Gifts for Every Tea Lover

Gift ideas for every kind of tea drinker, from curious beginners to matcha devotees, coffee converts and cozy Pacific Northwest homebodies.

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Oolong Teas Under $20 Worth Trying

Oolong does not have to be a splurge. Five fragrant, affordable oolongs to start with, from creamy milk oolong to lychee and...

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What We're Steeping This Autumn

Spice, smoke, roasted notes and something caffeine-free for the evenings. The teas we are reaching for as the leaves turn.

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Why Small-Batch Tea Matters

What small-batch tea really means, why it often tastes fresher and more distinctive, and how to spot it when you shop.

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Tea Brands Worth Knowing

Meet some of the tea makers on Fforage, from Himalayan gardens and Jeju Island to Uji matcha and Pacific Northwest blending studios.

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5 Teas for Coffee Drinkers (and Why They Work)

Bold, roasty and full-bodied. Five teas that give coffee lovers the depth and ritual they enjoy, from malty Assam to earthy pu-erh.

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The Best Tea for a Rainy Pacific Northwest Morning

Gray skies, a warm mug, the sound of rain. Our favorite teas for a slow, cozy Pacific Northwest morning, from smoky blends...

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