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Sehreh Journal

Stories from the garden to the cup

Things to read, watch and listen to about tea, Gilan, art and Iranian culture — for people who drink their cup with curiosity.

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Latest articles

Notes and guides from the Sehreh editorial desk — from the tea leaf to the brewing ritual.

All articles (14)
ArticleTea knowledge1 min read

7 Signs of Authentic Iranian Tea: How to Spot Essenced (Fake) Tea

Many teas on the market use artificial essence or colouring to mask low quality. Seven simple signs to recognise authentic Iranian tea, before you buy and even in the cup.Read the article
  1. Tea knowledge1 min read

    What Is Spring (Bahareh) Tea? The Difference Between Spring, Summer and Autumn Harvests

  2. Brewing1 min read

    Tea for Travel: Why Pyramid Tea Is a Good Choice

  3. Brewing1 min read

    Water for Brewing Iranian Tea: Why Water Quality Matters

  4. Tea knowledge1 min read

    Hand-Picked vs. Machine-Harvested Tea: What's the Real Difference?

ArticleGilan2 min read

The Sehreh Tea Factory in Langarud: From Garden to Package

A look inside the Sehreh tea factory in Langarud, Gilan — the path a tea leaf takes from garden to cup, and the management that guides it.Read the article ArticleNuts2 min read

Authentic Iranian Nuts: A Complete Guide to Sehreh's Nuts & Dried Fruit

From pistachios and almonds to seeds and dried fruit — a short guide to authentic Iranian nuts, and choosing well among Sehreh's nuts and dried fruit.Read the article ArticleBrewing1 min read

How to Store Tea Properly at Home

Dried tea looks sturdy, but it's more delicate than it seems. Light, moisture and odour are its three biggest enemies. A few simple habits that keep your tea as fresh at the last cup as it was on day one.Read the article

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The screening room

Videos for seeing art, literature and culture from a fresh angle.

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Culture & arts

What Is a Society's Real Wealth? Social Trust

A Bplus video about social trust—the invisible capital that shapes cooperation, security and the quality of collective life.Watch the video

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The Sehreh podcast is taking shape

Three audio paths that will soon bring stories of gardens, people and tea culture into the journal.

  • Garden stories

    From garden to cup

    The people, seasons and choices that give each tea its character.

  • Conversations

    Voices of Gilan

    Conversations about life, culture and collective memory in northern Iran.

  • Culture & arts

    A pause over tea

    Short conversations about art, books and ideas for seeing at a slower pace.

From Sehreh readers

Stories and memories from you

Stories shaped by the real experiences of Sehreh readers.

Write for the Sehreh JournalSend us your story or memory about tea and Gilan — it's published once the Sehreh team approves it.Submit a story