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  • 5 More Surprising Things About Tea

    Tea is not just a beverage but an object of study for hundreds of people world-wide who specialize in its cultivation, processing, and enjoyment. Earlier I presented 5 Surprising Things About Tea that were rather light-hearted. Here are five more surprising things but in a more serious vein. 1 Moisture in, moisture out! While tea… Continue reading

  • The Chinese Method of Preparing Tea

    If you’re ever in the mood for some truly offbeat reading, you could head on over to Project Gutenberg and take a look at a curious 1854 book by one Rev. I. Platts. It’s called The Book Of Curiosities: Containing Ten Thousand Wonders and Curiosities of Nature and Art – which is a somewhat abridged… Continue reading

  • Tea Kettle Philosophy — The Too Handsome Actor

    Time spent waiting for that water to boil in the kettle can be a pure waste. So can that time waiting for the tea to steep in the teapot. Fill the void with another round of Tea Kettle Philosophy, this one inspired by a movie I saw recently (Those Lips, Those Eyes — a sort… Continue reading

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  • Theine, Theanine, and Tea

    It’s a bit of a paradox that a drink containing caffeine can also produce a sense of calm and relaxation. Tea is often cited as an example of this effect, largely due to the presence of theanine. As discussed in this overview of theanine and its role in tea’s calming properties, theanine is an amino… Continue reading

  • Starting Out on the Wrong Foot with Tea

    If you are so unfortunate as to have your first taste of a particular tea be a very bad one, you can get started out on the wrong foot with that tea or with tea in general. So, starting out right can be important. This was clearly illustrated to me a few weeks ago when… Continue reading

  • 5 Herbal Infusions I Would Like to Explore More

    < Hearing about new things—whether online, in stores, or from others—often sparks my curiosity. Recently, that curiosity has been focused on a few herbal infusions that I’d like to explore more deeply. 1 Yerba Mate This South American infusion has become increasingly popular in Western countries, known for its energizing properties—often compared to coffee, but… Continue reading

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  • Tea and the Cell Phone

    Someone talking loudly on a cell phone is an egregious behavior under any circumstances, but in a high class tearoom where everything is laid out with great attention to detail and to please the eye as well as the palate, such events are even more annoying. You, though, may not wish to be rude and… Continue reading

  • Summer BBQ Tea Recipes

    Summer time induces fond memories of picnics and BBQ’s with family and friends. Close your eyes and think of those days when everyone enjoyed the simplest things. Your one crazy aunt was making you giggle as your sister pulled your hair as your dad manned the BBQ while everyone talked of going swimming and getting tan or… Continue reading

  • Teapot Styles — True Treasures

    Awhile back I wrote about some expensive teapots. But price does not make something a true treasure. Provenance does. That is, it’s the story behind the item that makes it truly desirable. This is as true of teapots as it is of Fabergé bejeweled eggs or Chippendale furniture. With that in mind, here are some… Continue reading

  • The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Iced Tea

    From time to time, publications weigh in on the worst iced teas on the market. While that may sound exaggerated, the reality is that not all iced tea is created equal. In fact, many commercial iced teas contain more sugar and additives than actual tea. A recent list of iced teas considered unhealthy due to… Continue reading

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