It seems that for every variety of tea out there, there is a different way to prepare it. The basic concept is simple: heat water, steep leaves in water, separate the leaves from the water, drink. And yet, there are myriad ways to do it. Take the basic teapot, for example, in which the leaves …
Day: October 22, 2009
Freshen Your Breath with Tea
By William I. Lengeman III Even if you’ve never been afflicted with halitosis (bad breath), you've probably had the misfortune of encountering someone who suffers from it. There’s no way to be sure how many people are plagued by this malodorous affliction, but the host of breath-freshening products on the market provide a good indicator …
Little Japanese Teapot
By A.C. Cargill One of my tea equipage treasures is a little Japanese cast-iron teapot. It conveys an air of “tea-ness” that’s hard to describe. Decorative and practical, this cast-iron gem's worth every penny paid and is reserved for brewing green tea. Much is said of the health benefits of green tea. I can’t confirm …
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