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...
Tea as a gift of happiness February 05, 2014Elena Volkova Tea is such a unique gift. It is good for the body , but mostly it nourishes the soul. It gives to everyone what one need at the particular time:...
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...
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...
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...
Cinnamon Tea January 31, 2014Elena Volkova I love great food, especially during holidays when it isn't possible to resist the abundant and delicious meals we share with family and friends. Sometimes after eating too much, especially sweets,...
Miracle in the cup: Dragon 4 Flowers January 31, 2014Elena Volkova Tea is part of my everyday happiness. Would...