Tea Sandwich Recipes
I recently posted a link to a collection of tea sandwiches associated with traditional, British afternoon tea. Today, I'd like to share a link for those of you interested in finding more tea sandwich...
View ArticleGlobal Tea Hut
For the last few years, I've been so thrilled to be a part of a project called Global Tea Hut. Part tea magazine, part tea community and part tea of the month club, Global Tea Hut is somewhat of an...
View ArticleWagashi
A favorite in Japan and elsewhere, wagashi is a type of confection that is often served at Japanese tea ceremonies. Wagashi are usually vegan and many types are gluten free. Many types are elaborately...
View ArticleAffogato
Sometimes, the simplest things are the most enjoyable. In the case of affogato, that's undeniably true. Two simple ingredients--good ice cream and well-pulled espresso--make one sinfully delicious...
View ArticleTea Cupping
Tea cupping is the process that tea professionals undertake to evaluate teas for purchase or blending. In recent years, tea cupping has also spread to certain tea hobbyists. However, even if you are a...
View ArticleCaffeine in Coffee & Tea
I get a lot of questions about caffeine in coffee and tea. It seems to be something that's really on people's minds! And while caffeine is neither quite the blessing nor curse that people make it out...
View ArticleThe UK is Teatime, Haggis & Bar Fighters...
... on a new 'map of stereotypes' by artist Martin Vargic. The map takes on assumptions, ignorance and pigeonholing in a humorous (and remarkably detail-oriented) way--by placing thousands of labels on...
View ArticleWhat's Peakiness?
Peakiness is a tasting term that may is usually unfavorable. However, not all peaks are bad! Learn more with this new definition of peaks & peakiness in the coffee and tea tasting glossary....
View ArticleTea Ceremony Defined
You've probably heard the term 'tea ceremony' before. But what, exactly, is one? Where are tea ceremonies performed? And what isn't a tea ceremony? Learn more with this new definition of tea ceremony....
View ArticleServing Tea in Germany
During June and the first half of July, I'll be serving tea in Germany. These tea ceremonies are rooted in a tea tradition that is thousands of years old. The tea sessions will be meditative and...
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