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...
Roses, Love and Tea January 31, 2014Cindy Nicholas When we think about roses we think about love and...
Dragonwell Tea : delight for all the senses January 30, 2014Cindy Nicholas I am a lifelong tea lover. Tea is part of my everyday happiness. I love to start my morning at work with a cup of good tea and finish my...
Russian Caravan: great tea after skiing or snow shoveling January 30, 2014Elena Volkova In Russia this tea is unknown, even though it has been quite popular in the West. It is said this tea was named in remembrance of the teas that came...
How to Brew Matcha January 30, 2014Cindy Nicholas Brewing Matcha powdered tea is very different than steeping the leaves. You should have at least one special tool, a bamboo whisk. Start
Matcha: calm alertness tea January 30, 2014Cindy Nicholas Matcha, the “jade drink,” appeared in China in the 10th Century and by the 12th Century it was imported to Japan. In China, by that time, it was almost forgotten,...
Trafalgar Anniversary: rose petals and Assam January 30, 2014Elena Volkova My favorite tea blend with rose petals is Trafalgar Anniversary, a combination of bold Assam, flowery Ceylon, long-lasting Kenyan Klambu, and Chinese black tea from Anhui to balance this aromatic and...
Pu-erh: tea for health and energy October 18, 2013Elena Volkova Tea lovers claim Pu-erh tea gives you energy, stay focused, and relaxed. Like any Chinese tonic it gives your body what it needs and has some of the stimulating properties of...