Tsuru Collection 鶴

Bandeau Tsuru n°039 sur le brassage des feuilles de Oolong, montrant un producteur secouant des feuilles de thé dans un grand panier en bambou.

Tsuru No. 039 — Why are Oolong tea leaves shaken?

In Oolong production, the leaves are deliberately tossed and then left to rest. Discover how this controlled mechanical stress influences the oxidation, aromas, and final character of the tea.

Tsuru No. 039 — Why are Oolong tea leaves shaken?

In Oolong production, the leaves are deliberately tossed and then left to rest. Discover how this controlled mechanical stress influences the oxidation, aromas, and final character of the tea.

Bandeau Tsuru n°038 montrant des feuilles de thé vert chauffées dans une cuve, pour expliquer pourquoi la chaleur freine l’oxydation et façonne le thé vert.

Tsuru No. 038 — Why Are Tea Leaves Heated?

To make green tea, the leaves are quickly heated after harvest. Discover why this process slows down enzymatic oxidation and how steam or tank heating shapes the flavor of the...

Tsuru No. 038 — Why Are Tea Leaves Heated?

To make green tea, the leaves are quickly heated after harvest. Discover why this process slows down enzymatic oxidation and how steam or tank heating shapes the flavor of the...

Tsuru n°037 — Le flétrissage du thé

Tsuru No. 037 — Withering the Tea

Before rolling and drying, the tea leaf undergoes a discreet but crucial stage: withering. Discover why water loss already transforms its texture, composition, and future aromas.

Tsuru No. 037 — Withering the Tea

Before rolling and drying, the tea leaf undergoes a discreet but crucial stage: withering. Discover why water loss already transforms its texture, composition, and future aromas.

Bandeau Tsuru n°036 sur la mousse du thé, avec tasse de thé mousseuse, feuilles de thé et théière, illustrant le rôle des saponines, de l’agitation, de l’eau et de la température.

Tsuru No. 036 — Tea foam: what does it really reveal?

Why do some teas produce a lot of foam while others produce almost none? Discover the role of saponins, air, water, and preparation technique, and why foam is not a...

Tsuru No. 036 — Tea foam: what does it really reveal?

Why do some teas produce a lot of foam while others produce almost none? Discover the role of saponins, air, water, and preparation technique, and why foam is not a...

Tsuru n°035 – Ce qui s’extrait vraiment pendant l’infusion du thé

Tsuru No. 035 — What Is Really Extracted During Brewing

Steeping tea isn’t just about bringing out its flavor. Discover how caffeine, amino acids, polyphenols, and aromas gradually transfer from the leaf to the water, and why steeping it longer...

Tsuru No. 035 — What Is Really Extracted During Brewing

Steeping tea isn’t just about bringing out its flavor. Discover how caffeine, amino acids, polyphenols, and aromas gradually transfer from the leaf to the water, and why steeping it longer...

Tsuru n°034 L’équilibre du thé – Cap sur le Thé, harmonie des sensations en dégustation

Tsuru No. 034 — The Balance of Tea

Why do some bold teas taste perfectly harmonious while others seem unbalanced? Discover how bitterness, astringency, umami, aroma, body, and finish come together to create the balance of a cup.

Tsuru No. 034 — The Balance of Tea

Why do some bold teas taste perfectly harmonious while others seem unbalanced? Discover how bitterness, astringency, umami, aroma, body, and finish come together to create the balance of a cup.

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.