-
Time for Tea Drinkers to S.E.T.T.LE
Things in the world of tea can be very turbulent, with bad weather, labor strikes, low prices at auction, factory fires, and a host of other ills befalling those who work hard to bring those tea leaves to market. But the ones who suffer most are the tea leaves themselves. Yes, I said the tea… Continue reading
-
Interview with a Tea Dabbler
While some of us immerse ourselves in tea all day, every day, others merely dabble. So what do those who like tea but don’t love it (yes, this is apparently possible) think about the wonderful world of tea? This is by no means a comprehensive, or representative take on the views of those who only… Continue reading
-
Some Popular Taiwanese Oolong Cultivars
The more I look into the details of tea, the more complex it is. My recent foray deep into the “jungle” of information about oolong cultivars revealed even more complexity. There is quite a variety of oolongs made from an array of cultivars of the tea plant Camellia Sinensis. So much for that outsider’s image… Continue reading
-
Discourses on Tea and More
Tea was still relatively new to England in 1750, when Thomas Short wrote about it. It was not yet the runaway hit it would later become, but tea‘s popularity was already experiencing a marked upswing. With a title like Discourses on Tea, Sugar, Milk, Made-wines, Spirits, Punch, Tobacco: With Plain and Useful Rules for Gouty… Continue reading
-
Tea vs. Terrorism
To say that tea can help fight against terrorism is perhaps not completely accurate. But over the course of the years there have been several studies that have found that tea can be of some use in fighting against one of the more unpleasant manifestations of terrorism – chemical and biological weapons. Most recently, scientists… Continue reading
-
Oh How Tealightful!
Recently I participated in an online tea-tasting organized by Annette Y. Cowell, owner of Tea with Annette. It went like this: Each person had chosen the tea they would taste some weeks earlier, then Annette mailed samples out to us with steeping instructions. She thoughtfully enclosed a couple of disposable tea filter sacks too. At… Continue reading
-
Tea Takes TEAmwork!
How do tea leaves make their journey from bush to cup? With TEAmwork, of course! The old saying still holds true: “There is strength in numbers.” While the topic of labor and working conditions in tea production is an important one, this article focuses on celebrating the many people involved in bringing tea from plant… Continue reading
-
Teas from Africa: Kenya, Malawi, Uganda
As highlighted in a previous article on African teas, the countries of Kenya, Malawi, and Uganda are key producers on the continent. Malawi Though relatively small in size, Malawi was the first African country to begin commercial tea production in 1878. Today, Malawian tea plays an important role in European blends, contributing to improved flavor… Continue reading
-
Great Tea Races of Yesteryear
As a non-smoker, I wouldn’t walk a mile for a Camel, as the old ad slogan goes. But a cup of tea, that’s another story entirely. If the prize were a pound of tea, I might even consider entering a race for it. Which is a not so graceful way of steering the discourse to… Continue reading
-
Changing the Perception of Tea Drinking
While many of us are busy encouraging tea as a welcome alternative to coffee here in the U.S., there are also efforts abroad to reshape how tea is perceived—most notably in traditionally tea-focused countries. In both cases, the goal is the same: changing how people think about tea. For this article, though, let’s focus closer… Continue reading
search
Recent Posts
- Top 5 Tea Trends for 2025
- Unlock the Potential of Tea Bags: Perfect Iced Tea
- Jams to Jazz Up Any Picnic
- 3 Teas to Savor Spring
- Elevating Easter Brunch
follow us
Newsletter
Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.
Tag cloud
Assam Tea Autumn Black Tea british british food caffeine cake Ceylon chai Chocolate Christmas Darjeeling Tea earl grey English Tea Store fall flavored tea Green Tea Herbal Holidays Iced Tea Loose Tea oolong PG Tips recipe recipes rooibos Scones stash Steeping Tea tea tea book Tea Books Tea Gadgets tea party Teapot teapots Tea Recipe Tea Recipes tea review tea reviews tearoom tea room tea time tisane twinings
blogroll
- Construction Gear Blog
- Flag BlogLED Blog
- Northline Express Blog
- Online Stores, Inc. Blog
- Safety Equipment Blog
- Safety Girl Blog
Tea Blog 