Tsuru Collection 鶴

Bandeau du Tsuru n°045 consacré à l’arrivée du thé chez le détaillant, avec cartons de livraison, boîtes de thé, feuilles en vrac et contrôle du lot à réception.

Tsuru No. 045 — What Happens When Tea Arrives at the Retailer?

What does a retailer check when they receive a batch of tea? Packaging, appearance of the leaves, aroma, traceability, storage and rotation: discover what happens before it goes on sale.

Tsuru No. 045 — What Happens When Tea Arrives at the Retailer?

What does a retailer check when they receive a batch of tea? Packaging, appearance of the leaves, aroma, traceability, storage and rotation: discover what happens before it goes on sale.

Bandeau du Tsuru n°044 sur le transport du thé du fournisseur jusqu’au détaillant, avec sacs de thé, port, porte-conteneurs, carte maritime et boussole.

Tsuru No. 044 — How Does Tea Travel from Supplier to Retailer?

Between storage at the supplier and arrival at the retailer, tea has to travel. Humidity, heat, oxygen, odors, packaging, and batch reception: discover what can really affect its quality during...

Tsuru No. 044 — How Does Tea Travel from Supplier to Retailer?

Between storage at the supplier and arrival at the retailer, tea has to travel. Humidity, heat, oxygen, odors, packaging, and batch reception: discover what can really affect its quality during...

Bandeau du Tsuru n°043 sur le stockage du thé chez le fournisseur, avec entrepôt professionnel, boîtes, sacs et caisses de thé classés par origine.

Tsuru No. 043 — How is tea stored at the supplier's?

Once manufactured, tea must still be protected before reaching the merchant. Humidity, temperature, oxygen, odors, packaging and batch management: discover what really happens in professional tea storage.

Tsuru No. 043 — How is tea stored at the supplier's?

Once manufactured, tea must still be protected before reaching the merchant. Humidity, temperature, oxygen, odors, packaging and batch management: discover what really happens in professional tea storage.

Bandeau Tsuru n°042 consacré au repos du thé après fabrication, montrant des feuilles de thé étalées dans des paniers en bambou avant tri et conditionnement.

Tsuru No. 042 — Why do we sometimes let tea rest after making it?

After drying, tea is not always immediately packaged. Discover why some batches are cooled, rested, or sorted before packaging, and why this resting period should not be confused with aging.

Tsuru No. 042 — Why do we sometimes let tea rest after making it?

After drying, tea is not always immediately packaged. Discover why some batches are cooled, rested, or sorted before packaging, and why this resting period should not be confused with aging.

Bandeau Tsuru n°041 sur le refroidissement des feuilles de thé après la chauffe, montrant des feuilles encore chaudes et fumantes étalées dans un panier en bambou.

Tsuru No. 041 — Why Cool Tea Leaves After Heating?

After fixation, the tea leaves are still warm. Discover why some producers cool them before rolling, how this transition affects their condition, and why there is no single universal method.

Tsuru No. 041 — Why Cool Tea Leaves After Heating?

After fixation, the tea leaves are still warm. Discover why some producers cool them before rolling, how this transition affects their condition, and why there is no single universal method.

Bandeau Tsuru n°040 sur le tri des feuilles de thé, montrant un producteur tamisant des feuilles sèches dans des paniers en bambou et différentes tailles de feuilles après transformation.

Tsuru No. 040 — Why are tea leaves sorted?

After processing, tea leaves are often sorted and sifted. Discover how their size, shape, and uniformity influence the batches produced and their brewing characteristics.

Tsuru No. 040 — Why are tea leaves sorted?

After processing, tea leaves are often sorted and sifted. Discover how their size, shape, and uniformity influence the batches produced and their brewing characteristics.

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.