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June 24, 2010

  • Gongfu Cha

    With the ever-increasing interest in premium tea, there has also been growing attention given to the traditional preparation style known as gongfu or gongfu cha. This method of tea preparation has been practiced in China for centuries and has recently seen renewed popularity among tea enthusiasts seeking to deepen their appreciation for tea traditions. Gongfu… Continue reading

  • Putting the Squeeze on Tea Bags

    Let’s have a quick show of hands from all of you who use teabags. Don’t be shy. There’s no cause for embarrassment here. The question being addressed is “to squeeze or not to squeeze” — and we’re not talking about oranges. Do you squeeze out every drop of liquid from your teabags? If you answered… Continue reading