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...
Caramel Toffee Pu-erh celebrating the tea union of East and West February 17, 2014Elena Volkova We offer a tea in our collection that is a unique combination of pu-erh and caramel flavoring. Caramel Toffee Pu-erh is a delicious surprise for those who know Pu-erh and those who are trying it for the first time. It melds the...
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...
Windsor Castle: complex multi-dimensional flavor February 06, 2014Elena Volkova Windsor Castle is a combination of Assam, Darjeeling, and Kenyan black teas. It has complex multi-dimensional flavor with the flowery aroma of Kenyan tea, the muscatel-like character of Darjeeling, and the...
Assam Bukhail TGFOP: full-bodied Assam February 05, 2014Elena Volkova In winter I like to drink black tea. Our Assam and Assam blends are flavorful and rich, yet smooth. My favorite is Assam Bukhail TGFOP (Second Flush). Second Flush means...
Irish Breakfast Green Tea : great green morning wake-up February 05, 2014Elena Volkova In Ireland green is not only the color of the lucky Irish shamrock but also the color of this skillful blend of green teas from Shizuoka Province in Japan, Zhejian...
Vienna Opera Ball : great tea can inspire one to dream February 05, 2014Elena Volkova Usually, when we think about jasmine tea, we think about green tea infused with jasmine flowers. Vienna Opera Ball is a special blend of black teas from Sri Lanka, India,...
Genmaicha: Roasted rice and green tea ? ( aka Popcorn tea) February 05, 2014Elena Volkova Pour some water in Genmaicha. Wait. . . and the room will smell like something is roasting. The combination seems strange to our Western notions of what tea should be....
Oolong Orange Blossom and sensory memories February 05, 2014Elena Volkova Recently, I discovered a subtle and fragrant tea that brought back memories of my time in Provence 20 years ago on hot afternoons in a garden suffused with the aroma...
If you like green tea you will love Sencha. January 31, 2014Elena Volkova I love it because of its freshness, color, and the light energy boost and uplift it gives me. You can drink Sencha any time of day—with food, desserts, or just...
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...