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Long reads on tea, Gilan and culture

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14 pieces
ArticleTea knowledge1 min read

7 Signs of Authentic Iranian Tea: How to Spot Essenced (Fake) Tea

Many teas on the market use artificial essence or colouring to mask low quality. Seven simple signs to recognise authentic Iranian tea, before you buy and even in the cup.Read the article ArticleTea knowledge1 min read

What Is Spring (Bahareh) Tea? The Difference Between Spring, Summer and Autumn Harvests

Spring, summer or autumn tea — you've seen these words on many Iranian tea packages. But what does the harvest season actually change in your cup?Read the article ArticleBrewing1 min read

Tea for Travel: Why Pyramid Tea Is a Good Choice

Packed your bags but don't want to give up a proper cup of tea? Pyramid tea was made for exactly this. A look at why it's the right choice on the road.Read the article ArticleBrewing1 min read

Water for Brewing Iranian Tea: Why Water Quality Matters

Most attention goes to the tea leaf, but half of what's in your cup comes from the water. A look at how water hardness, temperature and quality shape the final taste.Read the article ArticleTea knowledge1 min read

Hand-Picked vs. Machine-Harvested Tea: What's the Real Difference?

Why does "hand-picked" appear on some tea packaging? A look at the real difference between hand-picked and machine-harvested tea, and what it actually means for your cup.Read the article ArticleGilan2 min read

The Sehreh Tea Factory in Langarud: From Garden to Package

A look inside the Sehreh tea factory in Langarud, Gilan — the path a tea leaf takes from garden to cup, and the management that guides it.Read the article ArticleNuts2 min read

Authentic Iranian Nuts: A Complete Guide to Sehreh's Nuts & Dried Fruit

From pistachios and almonds to seeds and dried fruit — a short guide to authentic Iranian nuts, and choosing well among Sehreh's nuts and dried fruit.Read the article ArticleBrewing1 min read

How to Store Tea Properly at Home

Dried tea looks sturdy, but it's more delicate than it seems. Light, moisture and odour are its three biggest enemies. A few simple habits that keep your tea as fresh at the last cup as it was on day one.Read the article ArticleTea knowledge2 min read

The Science Behind a Cup of Tea: What Antioxidants and L-Theanine Actually Do

Tea isn't just a hot drink — it's a mix of hundreds of natural compounds, each playing a part in flavour, colour and that calm feeling after a good cup. A short look at the science hiding inside your teacup.Read the article ArticleGilan1 min read

A Short History of Tea in Iran

Tea is a relatively recent guest in Iranian culture. The story of how it arrived — from a diplomatic posting in India to the first tea gardens of Gilan — is short, but a good one.Read the article ArticleTea knowledge2 min read

Broken, Leaf (Ghalam) and Pyramid Tea: What's the Difference?

Ghalam, broken and pyramid — three terms you'll see on Iranian tea packaging. A short guide to what each grade and format actually means, so you can choose by taste.Read the article ArticleGilan2 min read

Gilan and the Tea Gardens of Northern Iran

Iranian tea grows out of Gilan's mist and rain. A look at the short history of tea's arrival in Iran and why this crop is so tied to the country's north.Read the article ArticleBrewing2 min read

The Proper Ritual of Brewing Iranian Tea

Water, temperature and time — three simple things that separate an ordinary glass of tea from one worth remembering. A step-by-step guide to brewing tea the Iranian way.Read the article ArticleTea knowledge2 min read

Types of Iranian Tea and Their Differences

From the full-bodied black tea of Lahijan to lightly oxidised green tea and fragrant infusions — a short guide to Iranian teas and choosing the cup that suits your taste.Read the article