Here’s an image showing two different teas: whole leaf and dust used in the tea bag. Both are in the same broad price range: 25-40 cents a cup for…
Teabags don’t grow on bushes. The challenge is to make the tea taste as if they do. There’s a long way to go. Teabags today are a set…
Time frames in Chinese history are rather stretched out compared to the West, where the US is still a recent, mere 250 year old, creation. So, it may…
There’s one thing that you really need to know about the teaspoon: it is a precision instrument, meticulously calibrated to help ensure an excellent cup of tea. It…
Kettles are both the most and least important part of the home or office tool set. They are the least important in that all they do is heat…
“The wicket is turning and taking spin. The batsman cuts the leg break to square to end a maiden over. Time for the tea interval.” Cricket is the…
Germany is surely the most contradictory tea culture in the world. It is the largest importer of Darjeeling and has immense influence on the international market. It includes…
Look after the water and the tea will look after itself. This sounds simple and is. But many tea drinkers aren’t aware of just how critical water is.…