{"id":5889,"date":"2017-08-25T12:15:28","date_gmt":"2017-08-25T16:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/?p=5889"},"modified":"2017-08-25T12:19:34","modified_gmt":"2017-08-25T16:19:34","slug":"coffee-lovers-guide-tea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/coffee-lovers-guide-tea\/","title":{"rendered":"A coffee lover\u2019s guide to tea"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time:<\/b> <\/span> 3<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

Hey coffee lover! You don\u2019t have to give up coffee to appreciate all the amazing, complex, energizing teas out there. We love indulging in a Saturday morning latte as much as the next millennial \u2013 but sometimes even the biggest coffee fans need a little break from those java jitters.<\/p>\n

Like coffee, tea comes in a wide variety of flavours, aromas and characters \u2013 from robust pu\u2019erhs to toasty greens. The only difference? The amount of caffeine. Although the average cup of tea has less than half the caffeine content<\/span><\/a> than coffee does, its invigorating properties and mega health benefits are what make it a great alternative pick-me-up to your cup of Joe.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re looking for that enticingly roasted aroma, some creamy latte comfort or a productive jolt of energy, these delicious options are guaranteed to please your taste buds. Who knows, one of them might even become your new morning staple.<\/p>\n

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Teas for light roast fans<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re the kind of person who looks forward to sipping on delicate light roast first thing in the morning, you\u2019re gonna want to get your hands on a green tea. From steamed Japanese teas to pan-fired Chinese ones, green tea is delicate, refreshing, energizing and packed with amazing health benefits. Craving a light roast? Go for a one that\u2019s lightly caffeinated and easy to drink, with a roasty kick.<\/p>\n

Our pick: Genmaicha<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Feeling adventurous? Try: Butterfly Jasmine<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Teas for depth and flavour connoisseurs<\/h3>\n

What do coffee beans and oolong teas have in common? They both come in a huge variety of aromas and flavours \u2013 from floral and fruity to creamy, toasty and nutty. If you love trying to pinpoint the distinctive flavours in your single-origin beans, then the unique terroir and aromas of oolong teas will be right up your alley.<\/p>\n

Oolong teas undergo a very complex process where the leaves are rolled, twisted or roasted, locking in all the exceptional flavours of the region they\u2019re grown in. Plus most of them come from small family-owned gardens, so every blend is unique. The best part? You can drink them over multiples steeps or \u201cgong fu\u201d style. As the leaves unfurl with each steep, every cup is a totally new experience.<\/p>\n

Our pick: Tie Kwan Yin<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Feeling adventurous? Try: Vanilla Orchid<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Teas for strong body aficionados\"\"<\/h3>\n

Calling all espresso lovers! If you crave extra-strong fuel to get you through the day, then a pu\u2019erh is the perfect candidate to replace your go-to dark roast. It\u2019s got an earthy depth and strong body to give you an instant energy boost and get that metabolism rolling. Our favourite part? Like a fine wine, the tea\u2019s flavour only improves with age. If you\u2019re looking for the perfect Americano or double shot espresso doppelganger, reach for a cooked pu\u2019erh since they tend to be darker and richer in taste.<\/p>\n

Our pick: Silken Pu\u2019erh<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Feeling adventurous? Try English Toffee<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Teas for latte lovers<\/h3>\n

Can\u2019t live without your caf\u00e9 latte? Get your morning fix by swapping that coffee for a black tea. Darker in colour with a bold, sweet and full-bodied flavour, our black teas were born to be sipped with steamed milk and a sprinkle of sugar. It\u2019s a delicious alternative that\u2019ll make you feel awake and alert \u2013 without the caffeine crash. Don\u2019t forget to top with extra froth!<\/p>\n

Our pick: Kenyan Tinderet<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Feeling adventurous? Try: Chocolate Macaroon<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Which one of our coffee alternatives is your favourite?<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Reading Time:<\/b> <\/span> 3<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>Hey coffee lover! You don\u2019t have to give up coffee to appreciate all the amazing, complex, energizing teas out there. We love indulging in a Saturday morning latte as much […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":5891,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[55],"tags":[333],"class_list":["post-5889","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","tag-coffee"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5889","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5889"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5889\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5901,"href":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5889\/revisions\/5901"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5891"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5889"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5889"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5889"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}