Tea Enjoyment
Moments, stories, traditions, books to read with tea, etc., showing how tea is part of life.
-
Tea and the Movies – The “Fish Out of Water” Theme
The “fish out of water” theme shows up in movies as a favorite. We all like to watch people coping with situations that are outside of their ordinary environment. The movie about the Aussie crocodile wrestler in New York City is one that made its star/writer/producer a millionaire almost overnight. And then there’s the time… Continue reading
-
What Gives Tea Its Aroma?
Given the close connections between taste and smell, it’s pretty hard to separate the two when it comes to experiencing tea. For many of us the aroma of tea is significant before we even have a chance to prepare it. I’ve found that you can’t always make a direct correlation between the aroma of dry… Continue reading
-
A Very Brief History of Tea Smuggling
Once upon a time, as tea began to make its way to Europe, it was a commodity that wasn’t consumed by anyone who was afflicted with shallow pockets. Much, if not most, of the tea shipped there in the early days came from China, which meant a voyage of several months. Add to this the… Continue reading
-
5 Signs That You’re “Going Jane Austen” at Tea Time
One of the most popular and enduring British authors is Jane Austen. She lived during the Georgian Era (1760-1820 according to one source and 1714-1811 according to another, and her lifetime spanned 16 December 1775 through 18 July 1817). She wrote at a time when women authors were not taken seriously. Women of Austen’s social… Continue reading
-
Tea: A Matter of What You’re Used To
How well we like a tea is often a matter of what we’re used to. The simple proof of this is giving teas you didn’t like awhile ago a new try. Or revisiting a tea you have fond memories of but haven’t had in a few months … or even years. The results can be… Continue reading
-
5 Ways Tearooms Can Improve Their Service
Tearooms dot the landscape here in the U.S. from coast to coast, but quite often their service is really lacking. As a public service for both patrons and owners, I present my personal tips for improvements I’d like to see. 1 Be Congenial A short time ago I came across the story of a tearoom… Continue reading
-
How Much Tea Will You Drink in a Lifetime?
So how much tea will the average tea drinker consume in a lifetime? Well, it goes without saying that there are a large number of variables when it comes to figuring this sort of thing out. But we can at least try to arrive at some ballpark figures. Nowadays, the average lifespan of a human… Continue reading
-
5 Signs That You’re “Going Russian” at Tea Time
The world is an ever-changing place, with country border lines being redrawn almost daily. But tea remains constant. And tea time in Russia remains an important part of life. They tend not to go out for lunch or dinner but instead will invite you over for a cup of tea (almost always with food involved).… Continue reading
-
London Tea Spots: Yumchaa
London is a city full of lovely tea spots where you can stop in and enjoy a nice cuppa. Yumchaa is one of those, and what’s more, it is a spot that deals exclusively in loose leaf tea. In fact, they are positively militant about the absence of bags, sachets, or any other device that… Continue reading
-
The Aesthetics of Tea Leaf Appearance
A lot is said about tea leaf appearance, and I’ve been saying quite a bit of it myself lately (such as in this article), not to mention posting some of my favorite tea leaf photos online. Yes, those tea leaves have an aesthetic appeal all their own. My artist’s eye couldn’t resist a bit of… 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 