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  • Addicted to Tea, Part II

    Not so long ago I wrote about the notion of tea addiction. I concluded that while you might not be able to develop an addiction to tea, at least not in the strictest sense of the word, it seems possible that you might become addicted to the caffeine in tea. I hardly consider myself to… Continue reading

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  • Tea and the Dishwasher

    Just as smells and tastes evoke memories, so do certain activities — in this case the act of emptying clean dishes out of the dishwashing machine. Got a pot of tea, a yummy nibble, and a box of tissues handy? Good, then get ready for this tale. Whenever hubby and I visit friends, it usually… Continue reading

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  • Another Spring Equinox Tea Time

    Of course, you don’t need a special occasion for taking tea. Tea is its own reason. But special occasions are made better with tea. The Spring Equinox is no exception. Since our planet tilts on its axis, the hours of daylight and night time tilt back and forth, too, like a pendulum scale where first… Continue reading

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  • Holding Tea Hostage

    There are some really dedicated tea folk out there — so dedicated that their most prized teas are almost like members of the family, being given comfortable quarters and moving with that family from house to house. So, what if someone decided to hold these teas hostage? Don’t laugh. Weirder things have happened. Much weirder.… Continue reading

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  • Tea Production — Think Big or Think Small?

    To clarify right from the start—no, I’m not entirely serious about this question. When considering whether small-scale tea producers are “better” than large-scale operations, the real answer depends on one key factor: the target market. Different Markets, Different Needs A small-scale producer is unlikely to meet the demands of a large retail chain selling multiple… Continue reading

  • Tea Kettle Philosophy — Bullies

    While waiting for the water in that kettle to reach a boil and be ready to steep the tea leaves waiting in the teapot, I saw an item online about bullying and how to prevent it. This, of course, sent my mind soaring back to childhood when my younger brother was bullied. Fortunately, the teapot… Continue reading

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  • Tea Change

    Ever heard of a sea change? How about a tea change? The days are growing longer, and with the beginning of Daylight Savings Time just around the corner (10th of March in the U.S. and Canada!), you might find that your tea habits are gradually shifting to reflect the change in the season. The term… Continue reading

  • The British Tea Tradition Is Changing

    A symbol of tea drinking world-wide is changing its ways. Yes, the British are changing their approach to drinking tea and some long-standing traditions as well. Let’s start with some tea brands that are varying their product line to accommodate changing trends and tastes in tea, especially in the UK. One such brand is PG… Continue reading

  • Tea — Stimulant or Relaxant?

    Is tea calming or stimulating? Is Tea Calming or Stimulating? Understanding Tea’s Dual Effect by Thomas Kasper Editor’s note: Thomas Kasper is a tea writer based in Thailand. Originally from Germany, he studies tea culture and contributes his expertise in multiple languages. One of the long-standing questions in tea culture is surprisingly simple: Is tea… Continue reading

  • Tea Kettle Philosophy — Kitchen Layers

    In our house, and probably in yours, tea is prepared almost always in the kitchen. So, naturally, as I awaited those bubbles to form and the tea kettle to put forth its shrill whistle, my surroundings led my brain down a merry path and ended up with the idea that kitchens have layers. Not quite… Continue reading

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