Sourcing adventures and the rabbit hole
of Camellia Sinensis
The Tea Plant You've Never Heard Of
A wild tea species from the Golden Triangle: naturally low-caffeine, rich in theophylline, and almost unknown outside Yunnan and northern Thailand.
ARAKSA - to preserve
An interview with Araksa tea estate's Raju and Anne on building an award-winning Darjeeling-style garden from an abandoned plot in the Thai jungle.
Tea in Thailand: the untold story of warrior farmers
How Chinese Nationalist soldiers stranded after the civil war built northern Thailand's tea culture — from Doi Mae Salong to the Royal Project.
Why am I selling Thai teas?
From tea advisor at Camellia Sinensis to potter to tea seller in Chiang Mai — the personal story behind Arbee's Thai tea selection.
Wild tea trees, Thailand's edge in the global tea market
Comparing Taiwan's cultivated tea gardens to Thailand's wild, centuries-old tea trees — and why that wildness is an asset for aged teas.
Dark Teas
A short history of Puerh and other dark, aged teas — from the Silk Road to Yunnan's factories and the Thai leaves that feed them.
Darjeeling in Chiang Mai
A visit to Araksa, the Darjeeling-style tea garden an hour from Chiang Mai producing black, white and green teas in the Indian tradition.
Green tea in Thailand
Green tea is a universal beverage, and Thai make their own version. Traditionally, it's a roasted tea from big Assamica leafs, but some producers are now refining the process.
Brewing Tea 101
A beginner's guide to brewing loose leaf tea, western style and gong fu cha — steep times, water temperature, and the gear you need.
Le thé en Thailande
Un voyage à la découverte du thé en Thaïlande, de Doi Mae Salong à Chiang Mai, à la rencontre des producteurs et de leurs terroirs méconnus.
Pourquoi des thés provenant d'arbres sauvages et de vieux arbres ?
Pourquoi les thés d'arbres sauvages et anciens ont-ils un goût et une énergie différents ? Une réflexion sur la maturité et la résilience des théiers.
Why teas from wild and old trees?
What makes tea from wild and old trees different — deeper roots, calmer energy, and why these teas belong to a higher-end market.
Ever heard of Thai Tea?
Beyond the sweet iced drink: a journey through Doi Mae Salong and Thailand's little-known but genuinely excellent loose leaf tea culture.