This week, Preetam Koilpillai reads a Shakespeare sonnet and plays Beethoven.
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Here’s a short summary of the introduction of tea to Europe. You can surely guess which country it refers to: the first nation whose ships brought tea from…
In this week’s podcast, Preetam Koilpillai pays homage to the legendary American composer, Scott Joplin. The featured banner shows a Scott Joplin mural by Stanley James Herd, seen…
We all know how we like to take our tea. And we all have that special tea we call upon in times of need. But how well do…
“Make tea not war,” was Monty Python’s famous proclamation that has since become a catchcry for peace-loving tea enthusiasts. But where does that leave the ancient, venerable sport…
Which of the great writers is most associated with tea? Jane Austen is a leading candidate. She epitomizes the English tradition of tea as social, elegant and refined.…
McLeod Ganj is a beautiful little town in the foothills of the Himalayas with Tibetan temples and pretty stores and quaint cafes. For the tourist, there’s plenty to…
‘Were you in love with my Chile even before this visit?’ Jorge’s eyes crinkle with disbelief, as his tapering fingers tousle his coffee-brown mop of hair. ‘You cited…