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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
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
All About Tea
How Climate Affects the Taste of Tea
Depending on location and climate, the tea plant develops very different flavor profiles. And you can taste that in your cup!
Victoria Backhaus
23.12.2024
All About Tea
Discover the Enchanting World of Indian Tea
From Assam to Darjeeling and the Nilgiri Mountains. Immerse yourself in the world of Indian teas.
Victoria Backhaus
19.12.2024
Lifestyle
Sustainable & Mindful Living
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
Lifestyle
New Perspectives for Your Blue Monday: 3 Valuable Tips to Stay Calm
Learn here how to mindfully navigate your emotions and consciously seek moments of happiness.
Caroline Tyka
15.01.2024
Lifestyle
The joy of giving: PAPER & TEA'S guide to heartfelt gifts
In moments of shared joy, we realize that the truest gift life offers, is the time we dedicate to one another.
Ilayda Aydin
12.12.2023
Glossary
Definitions, Backgrounds & Terms about Tea
Glossary
FSC certification
The FSC, or Forest Stewardship Council, is a certification label that ensures wood and paper products are sourced sustainably. The organization is an international non-profit that sets standards fo...
Victoria Backhaus
17.01.2025
Glossary
Kyusu
A Kyusu is a traditional Japanese teapot specifically designed for brewing green tea. Characterized by its side handle, it allows for comfortable and precise pouring.
Aysegül Öztekin
30.12.2024
Glossary
Tie Guan Yin
Tie Guan Yin refers to both a specific variety of the Camellia sinensis tea plant and the Chinese Oolong tea made from it. Originally, this tea variety comes from the Anxi region in the renowned te...
Aysegül Öztekin
30.12.2024
Glossary
Anise
Anise, scientifically known as Pimpinella anisum, is an annual plant from the Apiaceae family, primarily cultivated for its aromatic seeds. These seeds are known for their sweet, licorice-like flav...
Aysegül Öztekin
30.12.2024
Glossary
Fennel
Fennel is a plant known for its naturally caffeine-free seeds, which offer mild and refreshing flavors. These seeds are characterized by a distinctive sweetness and notes reminiscent of anise. This...
Victoria Backhaus
30.12.2024
Glossary
Peppermint
Peppermint is often used as a synonym for mint, but it is one of the 30 mint varieties. Botanically known as Mentha x piperita, peppermint is a hybrid mint that originates from a cross between wate...
Aysegül Öztekin
30.12.2024
Inside PAPER & TEA
Behind the Scenes: Meet the Team & Our Partners
Inside PAPER & TEA
Let's color things up!
Three tea blends, three colors, one goal: the new Color Collection brings aromatic flavor variety to your winter.
Caroline Tyka
22.11.2024
Inside PAPER & TEA
An evening for the future: we are putting sustainability on stage
In the heart of Munich we opened a new chapter with our new store - and sustainability is its title.
Caroline Tyka
20.11.2024
Inside PAPER & TEA
Double Success: We’ve won two Red Dot Awards!
Our new Headquarter Office and the store on Ku’damm were honored with the design award.
Jana Schwerdtfeger
11.11.2024
Inside PAPER & TEA
ICONIC Awards 2024: Our Designs set New Standards!
We took home two awards at once for our iconic store and office concepts.
Jana Schwerdtfeger
11.11.2024
Inside PAPER & TEA
We won the GMUND Award Green Innovation 2024!
Outstanding Sustainability: Our innovative tea paper impressed the jury.
Jana Schwerdtfeger
18.10.2024
Inside PAPER & TEA
Tea as a creative raw material: from leftovers to design papers
We are always looking for ways to conserve resources. Find out what we do with our leftover tea.
Caroline Tyka
12.09.2024
Recipes
In the Tea Kitchen: Tasty Recipes with Tea
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.
Caroline Tyka
25.07.2024
Recipes
Iced tea and cold brew: Keeping you cool on hot days
Iced tea is a popular summer drink. We show you that tea is a delicious drink that you can also enjoy cold.
Sarah Schedler
20.06.2023