Tsuru Collection 鶴

« Collection Tsuru n°063 – illustration premium sur le pH du sol, l’aluminium et le développement des racines, avec grue japonaise et paysage inspiré du Japon. »

Tsuru No. 063 — Why Does the Teapot Prefer Acidic Soil?

The tea plant grows in soils that would be difficult for many other plants. Discover why Camellia sinensis prefers acidity, how its roots react to aluminum, and why "more acidic"...

Tsuru No. 063 — Why Does the Teapot Prefer Acidic Soil?

The tea plant grows in soils that would be difficult for many other plants. Discover why Camellia sinensis prefers acidity, how its roots react to aluminum, and why "more acidic"...

Bourgeon de théier givré en hiver face à une jeune pousse printanière, illustrant la dormance et le réveil de Camellia sinensis.

Tsuru No. 062 — Why Do Tea Plants Go Dormant?

In winter, some tea plants stop producing young shoots. Discover how the dormancy of Camellia sinensis works, what happens inside the buds, and how the tea plant prepares for its...

Tsuru No. 062 — Why Do Tea Plants Go Dormant?

In winter, some tea plants stop producing young shoots. Discover how the dormancy of Camellia sinensis works, what happens inside the buds, and how the tea plant prepares for its...

Fleurs blanches de Camellia sinensis et jeunes pousses de théier dans une plantation de montagne, illustrant le Tsuru n°061 sur la floraison du théier et la production de graines.

Tsuru No. 061 — Why Do Tea Plants Produce Flowers When We Harvest Their Leaves?

The tea plant is cultivated for its young leaves, but it also produces flowers and sometimes seeds. Discover why Camellia sinensis flowers and how this reproduction actually affects the plant...

Tsuru No. 061 — Why Do Tea Plants Produce Flowers When We Harvest Their Leaves?

The tea plant is cultivated for its young leaves, but it also produces flowers and sometimes seeds. Discover why Camellia sinensis flowers and how this reproduction actually affects the plant...

Jeune théier issu d’une graine et bouture de théier enracinée devant une plantation de montagne, illustrant le Tsuru n°060 sur les différences entre semis, bouturage et diversité génétique.

Tsuru No. 060 — Why Are Some Teapots Made from Seeds and Others from Cuttings?

Sowing seeds or taking cuttings: two very different ways to propagate tea plants. Discover how this affects genetic diversity, cultivars, plantations, and your cup.

Tsuru No. 060 — Why Are Some Teapots Made from Seeds and Others from Cuttings?

Sowing seeds or taking cuttings: two very different ways to propagate tea plants. Discover how this affects genetic diversity, cultivars, plantations, and your cup.

Plantation de thé en altitude dans des montagnes brumeuses, illustrant le Tsuru n°059 sur l’influence de l’altitude sur la culture et la qualité du thé.

Tsuru No. 059 — Why Are Some Teas Grown at High Altitudes?

High-mountain teas enjoy an excellent reputation. Temperature, light, growth, and leaf composition: discover what altitude really changes in a tea — and why it never guarantees its quality on its...

Tsuru No. 059 — Why Are Some Teas Grown at High Altitudes?

High-mountain teas enjoy an excellent reputation. Temperature, light, growth, and leaf composition: discover what altitude really changes in a tea — and why it never guarantees its quality on its...

Vieux théier aux branches noueuses dans une plantation de montagne, avec le titre Tsuru n°058 sur l’âge des théiers et leur influence sur le thé.

Tsuru No. 058 — Why Do Some Teas Come from Old Teapots?

Some teas come from tea bushes that are several decades or even more years old. Discover how age truly changes the leaf, the cup, and the value of the tea.

Tsuru No. 058 — Why Do Some Teas Come from Old Teapots?

Some teas come from tea bushes that are several decades or even more years old. Discover how age truly changes the leaf, the cup, and the value of the tea.

The Tsuru Collection brings together Cap sur le Thé’s documentary guides dedicated to the history, culture, and transformation of tea. It is designed for both curious beginners preparing their first leaves and enthusiasts seeking to better understand what lies behind every cup.

You can start with the first Tsuru and follow the guides in numerical order. Each chapter builds on the previous one: from the origins of tea to its harvest, then from its production to its enjoyment. You can also choose a topic directly according to your interests.

Conceived as a progressive journey, the Tsuru Collection connects the terroirs, the craft of the producers, and the preparation tips. Each guide answers a specific question, following one simple rule: keep it simple without being simplistic.