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Tasse de thé vert japonais illustrant la saveur umami dans le Tsuru n°027 de Cap sur le Thé.

No. 027 — The Umami of Tea

Why do some teas seem more flavorful, deep, and almost velvety? Discover umami, the molecules involved, and how to learn to recognize this flavor in your cup.

No. 027 — The Umami of Tea

Why do some teas seem more flavorful, deep, and almost velvety? Discover umami, the molecules involved, and how to learn to recognize this flavor in your cup.

Bandeau du Tsuru n°026 sur l’astringence du thé, avec tasse et théière dans un paysage japonais aux tons crème, vert profond et or.

No. 026 — The astringency of tea

Why do some teas leave a dry or puckering sensation in the mouth? This Tsuru explores astringency, explains why it should not be confused with bitterness, and shows how temperature,...

No. 026 — The astringency of tea

Why do some teas leave a dry or puckering sensation in the mouth? This Tsuru explores astringency, explains why it should not be confused with bitterness, and shows how temperature,...

Feuilles de thé et tasse illustrant la théine naturellement présente dans le thé

No. 025 — Caffeine

Are tea compounds and caffeine really different? This Tsuru debunks common misconceptions about caffeine in tea, herbal infusions, evening tea, and the famous method of discarding the first few seconds...

No. 025 — Caffeine

Are tea compounds and caffeine really different? This Tsuru debunks common misconceptions about caffeine in tea, herbal infusions, evening tea, and the famous method of discarding the first few seconds...

Le thé parfumé – Tsuru n°024 de Cap sur le Thé, thé au jasmin et fleurs de jasmin

No. 024 - The scented tea

A jasmine flower, a few spices, bergamot, or a flavoring: very different methods lie behind a flavored tea. Discover how fragrance truly meets the tea leaf.

No. 024 - The scented tea

A jasmine flower, a few spices, bergamot, or a flavoring: very different methods lie behind a flavored tea. Discover how fragrance truly meets the tea leaf.

Thé noir fumé au bois de pin dans une maison traditionnelle de fumage, avec feuilles de thé disposées sur des claies.

No. 023 — Lapsang Souchong

Why do some teas smell of wood smoke? Tsuru No. 023 explores Lapsang Souchong, the smoking of the leaves, the role of pine, and the boundary between documented history and...

No. 023 — Lapsang Souchong

Why do some teas smell of wood smoke? Tsuru No. 023 explores Lapsang Souchong, the smoking of the leaves, the role of pine, and the boundary between documented history and...

Labels et certifications du thé bio, équitable et durable – Tsuru n°022

No. 022 - Tea Labels

Organic, fair trade, sustainable, origin… the labels on tea are useful, but they do not all guarantee the same thing. This Tsuru teaches you how to distinguish between certification, quality,...

No. 022 - Tea Labels

Organic, fair trade, sustainable, origin… the labels on tea are useful, but they do not all guarantee the same thing. This Tsuru teaches you how to distinguish between certification, quality,...

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.