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  • 5 Teas to Get You Through May

    Ok, all you maids, time to head out for a quick wash, at least according to the nursery rhyme “The First Of May” (The fair maid who, the first of May, / Goes to the fields at break of day, / And washes in dew from the hawthorn-tree, / Will ever after handsome be.) It’s… Continue reading

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  • What Is “Swig Tea”?

    As warmer weather approaches, the swigging of tea commences. But just what is swigging and “swig tea”? An official definition of “swig”: v. To drink (liquid) or engage in drinking liquid in great gulps. Based on the above definition, you could equate swigging to gulping, chugging, and swilling — they are all applicable for “swig… Continue reading

  • Teas of the World: High-Grown Sri Lankan (Ceylon) Teas

    The number 3 or 4 player in tea growing in the world is the island nation off the south coast of India. Formerly named “Ceylon,” it is now called Sri Lanka. The teas, though, are still referred to as Ceylon teas. They are used in many blends, including brands like Barry’s and PG Tips, instead… Continue reading

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  • Tea Kettle Philosophy — The Movie “Pay-off”

    Enduring the rigors of your day so that you can end it with a wonderful tasting tea (by the potful or even steeped gongfu style) is like getting that movie “pay-off.” So says this tea kettle philosopher. Time to put the kettle on and contemplate just what all this “pay-off” business is about. Ever sit… Continue reading

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  • Tea and the Full Moon

    You may not know this, but tea is a favorite beverage of the man in the moon. Just kidding. There is no man in the moon. No matter. Steep a pot of tea and raise a teacup toast to our nearest neighbor in that celestial vastness. “Full moon” is one of those expressions that grew… Continue reading

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  • 5 Teacup Styles Explored

    Teacups come in a wide array of sizes and shapes. They all have that essential characteristic: being able to hold tea liquid. But from there they cover quite a design spectrum. To keep this down to a manageable size (we’re talking blog article here, not doctoral dissertation), I will limit my coverage here to five… Continue reading

  • Teapot Styles — Bone China Beauties

    The popularity of tea through the ages has spurred the development of new materials, plus new techniques for working with them, to create perfect steeping and pouring teapots. Bone china is one such material — a result of experimentation and lots of sweat and ingenuity. First, let me answer that oft asked question: Yes, there… Continue reading

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  • Tea Developments, Monthly Report April 2013

    Here’s a quick look at some tea developments that may not necessarily be new but are still not in the mainstream of tea drinkers’ awareness. Tea Harvests Progress First flush teas are generally harvested in March and April, depending on their location. In China: Pre-Qing teas are harvested from about March 30th through April 5th,… Continue reading

  • Losing My Taste for Flavored Teas

    My taste for flavored teas has for the most part faded like a cheap rug in the sunlight. The reason is pretty simple but takes a bit of explaining and some examples. Once upon a time, Earl Grey was my favorite tea. I was gaga over it. Wouldn’t drink anything else. Then, I started branching… Continue reading

  • Using Tea to Promote Growth in Other Plants

    That “green thumb” urge strikes when the weather turns even slightly more Spring-like. And tea can be your garden’s best friend. Whether in compost or a liquid fertilizer, using tea to promote growth in other plants is becoming increasingly touted. And it’s no small wonder. A lot of good stuff gets infused out of those… Continue reading

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