Articles on Buying Tea

Tippy Tea

Tippy tea is tea that contains a greater portion of tips (leaf buds); tippy tea tends to be higher in caffeine, smoother in flavor, and more expensive.

Grades of Tea

A key for the system of letters (OP, FOP, BOP, FTGFOP, etc.) used in one system of tea grading.

Loose Tea, Tea Bags, Sachets, Etc.

Teas can be classified as loose tea, tea bags, sachets (pyramid bags), and a few other forms.

Why Style? What Exactly Is A Style Of Tea?

RateTea refers to styles of tea; this page explains why we use the word style, and what exactly we mean by a style of tea.

Single Origin Teas

A single origin tea is a tea that has been grown and produced in a specific region; this article explains the reasons for buying single origin teas.