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  • Young Love

    I fell in love with Britain at a young age, even going as far as wanting to live there when I grew up. When I did grow up, my life took different turns and I ended up staying in the United States. I figured the closest things to Great Britain would be to immerse myself into the… Continue reading

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  • How to Steep Your Tea

    There are many resources nowadays that claim to tell you the secret of preparing perfect tea. I remain skeptical that such a thing exists. But if you’re willing to settle for a great cup of tea, I’d suggest that you focus on a few key factors – the quality of the tea, the time spent… Continue reading

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  • Tea Drinker’s Timeline (for Those Starting to Get Serious About Tea)

    Tea can be just like any other interest that you pursue. It can be a sideline item in your life, a hobby, or an all-consuming passion. The timeline below will help you figure out which position tea is holding in your life and how far along you are. Early Stage of Getting Serious About Tea… Continue reading

  • How Much Does the Tea Leaf Consistency Matter?

    For some Japanese teas, the standard of quality is consistency of the leaf shape and size. But for other teas this particular characteristic is of no consequence. That brings up the question: how much does the tea leaf consistency matter? And the answer is obvious: it depends on which tea you’re talking about. One thing… Continue reading

  • More on Bone China Teawares — Part I

    One of the most popular style of teawares is bone china, known for its brilliant white base color, delicate designs, yet hardy and practical structure. While bone china originated in the UK, it is now made in other countries also, including China, Taiwan, and India. Time to explore some of the designs popular in England.… Continue reading

  • Iced Tea Around the World

    For as long as I have been writing about tea the common wisdom about American iced tea consumption is that we drink a lot of it. The figure given for the percentage of tea we drink in iced form is typically in the range of 80-85%. Which I don’t dispute, although I find it odd… Continue reading

  • Tea History – The Commutation Act of 1784

    The notion of tea as anything but a relatively inexpensive commodity is something of an unfamiliar concept to most modern-day tea drinkers. Yes, there are plenty of varieties that you can lay your hands on these days that are quite expensive, but it doesn’t have to be that way. If you’re looking for a passably… Continue reading

  • Don’t Believe What You Read … About Tea

    If Napoleon Bonaparte was right when he remarked that skepticism is a virtue, then I’d have to say that I’m rather virtuous when it comes to evaluating the many and varied health claims for tea. I’ve gone into detail about my thoughts on the topic many times now. So I’ll just summarize this time around… Continue reading

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  • Plowing Through Agatha Christie with the Help of Tea

    Our collection of Agatha Christie paperbacks isn’t complete but is sizable and, sadly, unread. So, I decided to plow through them all with the help of tea. Not in one sitting, of course. Some how Agatha Christie skipped the notice of my professors in university where I was an English Literature major. Rather high-fallutin’ of… Continue reading

  • Losing My Taste for Flavored Teas

    Originally posted on Tea Blog: A ton of “stuff” that smothers the tea taste. (Photo source: A.C. Cargill, all rights reserved) 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… Continue reading

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