Tsuru Collection 鶴

Plantation japonaise de théiers sous filets d’ombrage avant la récolte du Gyokuro et du Tencha

Tsuru No. 051 — Why are some tea plants covered before harvest?

Why are some Japanese tea bushes deprived of much of their sunlight before harvest? From chlorophyll to theanine, discover what shading really changes in the leaf and why this practice...

Tsuru No. 051 — Why are some tea plants covered before harvest?

Why are some Japanese tea bushes deprived of much of their sunlight before harvest? From chlorophyll to theanine, discover what shading really changes in the leaf and why this practice...

Bandeau du Tsuru n°050 consacré aux thés attaqués par les insectes, avec cicadelle sur une jeune feuille de thé, plantation en montagne, tasse ambrée et feuilles sèches, illustrant la réaction du théier et les arômes miellés recherchés.

Tsuru No. 050 — Why do some teas seek out leaves damaged by insects?

Why are some leaves attacked by leafhoppers sought after for making tea? Discover Oriental Beauty, the tea plant's reaction to stress, and the origin of its amazing honey and ripe...

Tsuru No. 050 — Why do some teas seek out leaves damaged by insects?

Why are some leaves attacked by leafhoppers sought after for making tea? Discover Oriental Beauty, the tea plant's reaction to stress, and the origin of its amazing honey and ripe...

Bandeau du Tsuru n°049 consacré aux tiges dans le thé, avec feuilles sèches et tiges visibles, tasse de thé, paysage de plantations en montagne et grue Tsuru dans un univers crème, vert profond et or.

Tsuru No. 049 — Why Do Some Teas Contain Stems?

Are stems in tea a defect? Discover their origin, their composition, their influence on the cup and why Japan makes whole teas out of them, such as Kukicha and Kaga...

Tsuru No. 049 — Why Do Some Teas Contain Stems?

Are stems in tea a defect? Discover their origin, their composition, their influence on the cup and why Japan makes whole teas out of them, such as Kukicha and Kaga...

Bandeau du Tsuru n°048 consacré au duvet naturel du thé, avec jeunes bourgeons couverts de trichomes blancs, feuilles aux pointes dorées, thé en vrac et tasse de thé dans un univers crème, vert profond et or.

Tsuru No. 048 — Why Are Some Teas Covered in White or Golden Down?

Why are some tea buds covered in a white, silvery, or golden fuzz? Discover tea plant trichomes, their role, their connection to young leaves, and what they really reveal about...

Tsuru No. 048 — Why Are Some Teas Covered in White or Golden Down?

Why are some tea buds covered in a white, silvery, or golden fuzz? Discover tea plant trichomes, their role, their connection to young leaves, and what they really reveal about...

Bandeau du Tsuru n°047 consacré aux formes des feuilles de thé, avec thés en perles, aiguilles, torsades et feuilles entières, tasse transparente, théière noire et univers éditorial crème, vert profond et or.

Tsuru No. 047 — Why Are Tea Leaves Shaped into Pearls, Needles, Twists, or Spirals?

Why are some tea leaves flat, twisted, rolled into pearls, or shaped into needles? Discover how processing creates these shapes and what they really reveal about the tea.

Tsuru No. 047 — Why Are Tea Leaves Shaped into Pearls, Needles, Twists, or Spirals?

Why are some tea leaves flat, twisted, rolled into pearls, or shaped into needles? Discover how processing creates these shapes and what they really reveal about the tea.

Bandeau du Tsuru n°046 consacré aux thés compressés, avec galette, brique et tuo cha, paysage montagneux, plantations de thé et évocation des anciennes routes du thé.

Tsuru No. 046 — Why Are Some Teas Compressed into Cakes, Bricks, or Nests?

Why are some teas sold as cakes, bricks, or tuo cha? Discover the history of tea compression and its role in transportation, storage, aging, and Pu-erh traditions.

Tsuru No. 046 — Why Are Some Teas Compressed into Cakes, Bricks, or Nests?

Why are some teas sold as cakes, bricks, or tuo cha? Discover the history of tea compression and its role in transportation, storage, aging, and Pu-erh traditions.

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.