25 Jan

Recipe: scampi with Long Jing green Tea

16 November 2023
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Time for a new recipe. As you might know, at Thee.be, we love to do more with tea than just pour it into a cup. This fantastic drink has a sea of qualities that...

30 Dec

General tea knowledge

Camellia Sinensis: the only true tea plant

16 November 2023
Posted by Melissa Hapers
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All real tea (green, yellow, white, black, oolong, and post-fermented tea) comes from the same tea plant, the Camellia Sinensis. Each type of tea is made from the leaves of this tea plant, but...

16 Dec

Recipes

Recipe: matcha affogato with white chocolate shavings

21 November 2023
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Move over Matcha Latte! The latest trend is the Matcha Affogato, and we are already big fans. The combination of matcha and vanilla works exceptionally well, which is not surprising since vanilla is often...

17 Nov

General tea knowledge

Tea quiz: test your knowledge about tea

21 November 2023
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Do you think you already know a lot about tea? Or have you just discovered the wonderful world of tea? Test your knowledge with these 12 questions about tea and find out how well...

15 Nov

Other

10 Questions for our tea sommelier Steffi Vertriest

21 November 2023
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Our ambassador and tea sommelier Steffi Vertriest plays a central role here at Thee.be. She selects all our teas, writes many interesting blogs, and creates fun videos for our social media. This week, Steffi...

02 Nov

Other

Fun Christmas gift ideas for every budget

22 November 2023
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Christmas is the most fun and coziest time of the year. Delicious food, pleasant company, and of course... gifts. Tea is the ideal gift. It's not expensive, and many people drink it daily, both...

22 Oct

General tea knowledge

The difference between oxidation and fermentation in tea

22 November 2023
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Every type of tea (white, yellow, green, oolong, black, and post-fermented tea) is made from the same tea plant, the Camellia Sinensis. The difference between the types lies in the production process. To properly understand...

16 Oct

General tea knowledge

Books about tea: our (reading) tips

24 November 2023
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Do you enjoy reading and drinking tea? Then these books about tea are definitely for you! Reading books about tea is a great way to expand your tea knowledge. Some books have a broad...

14 Oct

Recipes

The very best Chai Latte recipe

24 November 2023
Posted by Steffi Vertriest
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There, I said it! And about my own recipe, no less. But sometimes you have to call a spade a spade, and after a lot of experimenting and trying, this is the result: the...

06 Aug

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Mint tea: types and health benefits

9 April 2024
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Did you know that there are many different types of mint plants? Peppermint is one of the most well-known mint varieties. You can buy a mint plant and use the leaves to make fresh...