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  • Teas of the World: Myanmar Teas

    Having recently received some tea samples from Myanmar, I decided to explore this lesser-known tea region a bit further. Here’s what I found. Myanmar (formerly Burma) borders China’s Yunnan Province—home to pu-erh and other notable teas such as Golden Heaven Yunnan. Tea grown in Myanmar includes Taiwan-style oolongs, similar to those produced in regions such… Continue reading

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  • A Mild Rant About $1 Million Dollar Tea

    I can’t recall who first introduced me to the idea that some people have “more money than sense,” but it’s a phrase that came to mind when I previously explored the idea of extremely expensive tea. In this discussion questioning the value of a $1,000 cup of tea, I examined whether such prices can be… Continue reading

  • 5 Ways to Deal with That Tea Time Interloper

    We’ve all had them — those perfect tea moments where the tea is steeped just right and any accompanying treats are done to their best. We’ve also all had that tea time interloper, the person who says, “Hey, you busy?” or “Gee, that looks good, let me try some” or even “Put that down and… Continue reading

  • Recent and Upcoming Tea Books 9

    In my quest to keep up with the latest and greatest tea books I like to think I’m aware of most of what’s out there or is coming soon. But it appears that one slipped by me. It’s called A Social History of Tea and it’s by noted tea experts Jane Pettigrew and Bruce Richardson. It… Continue reading

  • Tea and the Curry Take-Away

    Step aside, fish and chips, there is a favorite food style in town in the UK — Indian curry. It’s actually not new nor new to the UK (the first Indian restaurant opened there in circa 1773), and it’s certainly not new to tea time, especially that evening meal often called “High Tea.” So, it’s… Continue reading

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  • Tea in Space

    One of the perennial favorites on my tea site is this video demonstrating how an astronaut drinks tea in microgravity using chopsticks. The unusual method provides a fascinating look at how liquids behave in space and helps explain why preparing a traditional cup of tea beyond Earth presents unique challenges. For additional context, see this… Continue reading

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  • 3 Things to Do with Leftover Tea Samples

    A lot of tea vendors are offering sample sizes these days. This is especially good with some of the higher priced teas, rarer teas, and those requiring some degree of tryout before you can decide on a commitment (such as before buying a whole cake of raw pu-erh). You might also have received free samples… Continue reading

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  • Sencha from Sri Lanka? Yep!

    A vendor posted on Twitter that they carried in their product line a sencha that was grown and processed in Sri Lanka. Needless to say, that raised a few eyebrows, especially among those carrying and selling sencha from Japan. Time to take a closer look. First, what is “sencha”? Some sources say it simply means… Continue reading

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  • More Strange Research on Tea

    We begin this latest look at unusual tea research with a study that may not be especially strange, but is certainly interesting. It is often assumed that studies on tea compounds such as catechins and EGCG are relatively recent developments. However, research into these compounds dates back much further. One early example is The Catechins… Continue reading

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  • Recipe for Pu-erh Pot Roast

    As autumn sets in and winter approaches, we find ourselves craving the warmth of a hot cup of tea and comfort food. Whether you have a leisurely Sunday planned or a busy day at work, this slow-cooked Pu-erh pot roast is perfect. In only 15 minutes you can prep and set your dinner plans; then… Continue reading

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