Chai is a traditional spiced tea originated in India. It’s got spice, combinations of cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, ginger and more that stimulate body warmth. Combine the spices with black tea, which also possesses warming qualities. As leaves turning goAs leaves turning gold and weather cooling down, Autumn is a good season for Chai.

At Ku Cha, our world revolves around tea. Quality is paramount. We work closely with tea farmers and artisans around the world, making sure that the teas we import are properly cured and cared for before arriving in our shops. Health stands as another Ku Cha House of Tea foundation. We sell products that people brew and consume. The idea of sending customers products that detract from health repels us. Our commitment to quality and health leads us toward organic teas. At least 66 of our teas contain nothing but certified organic ingredients. Many more contain mostly organic ingredients.

Are you dreaming of a vacation? I know I am. However, as we all know, most of the vacation plans have at least been put on hold for now. How about a virtual vacation then? Sip iced Mango Green tea for gorgeous tropics, or let our Passionfruit Oolong deposit you on a surfboard (just kidding!). Maybe brew a cup of Grilled Pineapple Black tea to bring back the memories of Hawaii? By the way, at Ku Cha we indeed have a tea called “Aloha Blend”. How about complete your vacation by sinking into an aromatic tea bath? Let’s find out how to plan a virtual vacation revolving around tea.

This is indeed a strange period of time. Many of us stuck at home, and hungry for new ways to engagingly pass the time. Try pairing tea and food! Gen Mai Cha with Sushi, Oolong with Seafood, Green with goat cheese, or even make a glass of tea cocktail! The possibility is endless. It is also so much fun!

Flowers are lovely things, easy on both the eyes and the nose. But it turns out they also are good for our bodies. For example, chrysanthemum flowers are very powerful reducing our internal inflammations and nurturing our lung health. Chamomile is good for relaxation and muscle pain. Flower power is real! And we carry a wide range of teas that turn to flowers for flavor, perfume and health benefits.

Loose-leaf tea is a versatile and potent partner in the kitchen, adding a diverse range of flavors and aromas to everything from holiday baking to main course. In this “Cooking with Tea 101”, you can find some interesting recipes such as Lapsang Souchong Cured Salmon, Chai-Spiced Cookies, Scones with Matcha and Herbs, etc. And explore more on tea and cooking.

At Ku Cha we have a blending bar, a station where guests choose from dozens of herbs, spices, roots, flowers and more to build their own teas. With the exception of just a few traditional Chinese teas that we include in the blending bar, everything in the bar is certified USDA organic.

The traditional method of brewing tea in China is called gong fu, which means “great skill to brew tea.” The Gong Fu way of brewing tea allows all who are drinking to appreciate the changing characteristics found in the tea leaves. Gong Fu tea uses a gai wan, or ‘lidded cup,’ or a small yi xing style clay teapot to brew teas, along with small tea and aroma cups, a small pitcher for sharing the tea, a water kettle, a strainer, and a Gong Fu tray. Usually the Gong Fu style of brewing is very quick, sometimes only for a few seconds.