The most delicate Chinese teas May 05, 2014Elena Volkova The most delicate Chinese teas are White teas. The tea leaves are oxidized only about 5% and have very little caffeine. The harvest lasts only two weeks in early spring....
Jasmine Tea April 02, 2014Elena Volkova Jasmine tea has been well known in China since the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Since that time flowers, spices, and sometimes fruit were added to tea to create new flavors. One...
How Matcha is produced March 30, 2014Elena Volkova The process for producing Matcha tea is time consuming, but the results are worth the time and effort. The youngest leaves are collected by hand once a year in the early spring....
Matcha Zen March 29, 2014Elena Volkova I love tea with a history. Matcha is an ancient method of processing tea in which the raw leaves are steamed and ground to a powder. This type of powdered tea...
Kyoto Rose Cherry Blossom Festival March 20, 2014Elena Volkova The cherry blossom festival in Japan is amazingly beautiful. The flowering occurs mid-January on the southern island of Okinawa then, with...
Ti Kuan Yin Iron Goddess February 17, 2014Elena Volkova The most well-known Oolong in our collection is Ti Kuan Yin Iron Goddess. There is a legend of a poor farmer who worshiped the iron statue of the Goddess of...
Oolong teas: fragrance of blossoms of many flowers February 17, 2014Elena Volkova Oolong means black dragon. It is the most aromatic of the Chinese teas. The process of fermenting oolong is unique.
Russian Earl Grey February 09, 2014Elena Volkova Russian Earl Grey brings us the story of the appearance of tea in Russia. Its début was a little earlier in the 17th Century than in France, arriving with the...
Lavender Earl Grey February 09, 2014Elena Volkova Lavender is well known for its aroma and its therapeutic qualities: calming the nervous system and helping to relax mind and body. Our lavender variation is a gentle blend of...
Lemon Verbena: A tonic for the digestive system February 05, 2014Elena Volkova Lemon Verbena, called The Queen’s Herb, has benefits that are known the world over. Originally from South America, it has been imported to Europe 400 years ago. Spanish conquistadors noticed...
Lu Yu The Sage of Tea January 31, 2014Elena Volkova The first book about the rules of successful tea brewing was called Tea Classic ( Cha Jing ) ; it was written in the 7th Century by Lu Yu, known...
Darjeeling MIM served in a special Cobalt Net tea set January 31, 2014Elena Volkova For special occasions I use a special tea set I brought from Russia. This tea set has a direct connection with my cultural heritage. It is called Cobalt Blue Net...