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All About Tea
Which Tea has the Most Caffeine? A Deep Dive into the Leaves
Many factors determine how much caffeine ends up in your cup. Our Ranking with 10 Types of Tea with High Caffeine.

Victoria Backhaus
25.11.2024

Lifestyle
The Sweet Truth About Vegan Chocolate
We show you what makes vegan chocolate special and what to look for in the plant-based alternative of our favorite treat.

Aysegül Öztekin
07.11.2024

Glossary
Blue Tea/Butterfly Pea Tea
Blue tea, commonly known as "Butterfly Pea Tea," is made from flowers of the Butterfly Pea plant (Clitoria ternatea). It can be enjoyed pure or as part in a blend. The tea gets its name from its st...

Victoria Backhaus
23.12.2024
All About Tea
The World Of Tea

All About Tea
Tea in South American Culture: A Connection Beyond Taste
In this article, you will learn about the typical teas of South America and how tea is enjoyed there!

Victoria Backhaus
15.02.2025

All About Tea
Did you brew that?
Bet you didn’t know these 10 fascinating tea facts!

Jana Schwerdtfeger
17.01.2025

All About Tea
Longjing Tea – The Green Treasure of China
This variety is considered the king of green teas. Find out more about this exquisite tea from China.

Victoria Backhaus
16.01.2025

All About Tea
An Overview of Germany's Favorite Tea Varieties
Find out which types of tea are most commonly found on the shelves in Germany.

Victoria Backhaus
12.01.2025

All About Tea
How to Gaiwan: Your Guide to Perfect Tea Preparation
The Gaiwan takes you into Chinese tea culture. Learn how to brew tea with a Gaiwan.

Aysegül Öztekin
31.12.2024
Lifestyle
Sustainable & Mindful Living

Lifestyle
Attention, Mindfulness: is it all hype or is there something to it?
Mindfulness is often hailed as a miracle cure - but what's really behind it?

Caroline Tyka
30.01.2025

Lifestyle
How tea shapes my day
Find small pauses in your raily routine

Jana Schwerdtfeger
24.01.2025

Lifestyle
Find your flow: Which journaling method works for you?
Journaling can bring clarity to what’s on your mind.

Jana Schwerdtfeger
09.01.2025

Lifestyle
From Intentions to Habits
Turn your New Year's resolutions into lasting habits with simple, science-backed strategies that make life easier, one step at a time.

Caroline Tyka
02.01.2025

Lifestyle
The Secret of Gift-Giving: Why Gifts Bring Joy
The act of gift-giving is a phenomenon where both givers and receivers experience immense joy.

Sarah Schedler
06.12.2024

Lifestyle
The Sweet Truth About Vegan Chocolate
We show you what makes vegan chocolate special and what to look for in the plant-based alternative of our favorite treat.

Aysegül Öztekin
07.11.2024
Glossary
Definitions, Backgrounds & Terms about Tea

Glossary
Elder
Elder (Sambucus) is a genus of plants consisting of about 20 species that belong to the family Adoxaceae. These plants thrive in temperate to subtropical regions and can also be found in higher alt...

Victoria Backhaus
28.02.2025

Glossary
Sage
Sage (Salvia) is a genus comprising about 900 species and belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae). The plant is native to tropical to temperate regions across all continents, except Antarctica and A...

Victoria Backhaus
26.02.2025

Glossary
Yerba Mate Tea
Yerba Mate tea is a naturally caffeinated infusion made from the leaves of the mate tree, Ilex paraguariensis, which belongs to the holly family. It is a central part of South American culture and ...

Victoria Backhaus
14.02.2025

Glossary
Cardamom
Cardamom is an aromatic spice derived from the Elettaria cardamomum plant. There are two main types: green cardamom and black cardamom. While both varieties differ in taste and usage, they come fro...

Victoria Backhaus
14.02.2025

Glossary
Essential Oils
Essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts obtained through distillation or cold pressing. They contain the characteristic aromas and fragrances of the respective plant and are used in a...

Aysegül Öztekin
13.02.2025

Glossary
Cranberry
Cranberries grow on low shrubs in sandy or boggy areas. The berries have a shiny, smooth skin and contain several small seeds. Due to their tart taste, cranberries are rarely eaten raw. Instead, th...

Aysegül Öztekin
11.02.2025
Inside PAPER & TEA
Behind the Scenes: Meet the Team & Our Partners

Inside PAPER & TEA
New Leadership at PAPER & TEA: A Clear Vision for the Future
PAPER & TEA begins a new chapter with Hannes Kläs as CEO and Tilman Städtler as CFO.

Caroline Tyka
27.02.2025

Inside PAPER & TEA
More than just décor: Strategic design for success
We are both proud and over the moon that our innovative room concepts have been honored twice with the prestigious German Design Award 2025!

Caroline Tyka
26.02.2025

Inside PAPER & TEA
Introducing Our Partners: A Journey to the Tea Gardens of Jun Chiyabari in Nepal
We travel to the places of origin of our teas. In this article, we introduce the Jun Chiyabari tea farm in Nepal.

Sarah Schedler
21.02.2025

Inside PAPER & TEA
Introducing Our Partners: Sugimoto from Japan
We travel to the places of origin of our teas. In this article, we introduce the Sugimoto Tea Company in Japan.

Aysegül Öztekin
17.02.2025

Inside PAPER & TEA
How to take responsibility, build trust and make a change
Jean-Philippe Aiguier on Sustainability at PAPER & TEA

Jana Schwerdtfeger
14.02.2025

Inside PAPER & TEA
Introducing Our Partners: Satemwa Tea Estate from Malawi
We travel to the places of origin of our teas. In this article, we introduce the Satemwa Tea Estate in Malawi.

Victoria Backhaus
13.02.2025
Recipes
In the Tea Kitchen: Tasty Recipes with Tea

Recipes
How to Make Your Own Matcha Latte: A Perfect Delight
Find out how you can create the trendy green drink at home!

Victoria Backhaus
27.02.2025

Recipes
Homemade Non-Alcoholic Mulled Wine: A Winter Wonderland in a Cup
Let yourself be enchanted by the world of mulled wine, without any alcohol!

Victoria Backhaus
28.11.2024

Recipes
Make Your Own Bubble Tea
Discover everything about Bubble Tea, the trendy tea beverage from Taiwan and learn how to easily make it at home!

Aysegül Öztekin
23.11.2024

Recipes
How to Make Your Own Ginger Tea: Our Flavorful Recipes
Learn how to prepare the comforting balance of spice and sweetness in a fresh ginger tea.

Aysegül Öztekin
17.11.2024

Recipes
Homemade Iced Tea: Refreshing Recipes
Nothing refreshes in the summer quite like homemade iced tea! Here are three fantastic recipes and tips to ensure your iced tea turns out perfectly.

Aysegül Öztekin
07.10.2024

Recipes
Fresh up your Mocktail: Ice-cold refreshment
We’ve curated creative and delicious mocktail recipes to refresh you like never before.

Tamara Weber
25.07.2024