The women in my family have always been attracted to tea traditions and ceremonies. It started with my grandmother, who lived to be 104 years old; and has continued through the generations to my granddaughter, who is 3 years old and counting [...]
Product Review: Chantal Tokyo Teapot with Stainless Steel Infuser
October 26, 2009 By 1 Comment
My love for teaware and teapots in particular has resulted in an opportunity to test and review the Chantal Tokyo Teapot with Stainless Steel Infuser. Recently, the folks at Chantal Cookware Corp, based in Houston, TX asked if I would give one of their newest teapots a try [...]
2008 Menghai Five Colored Peacock Raw Pu-erh Tea Set
October 25, 2009 By 1 Comment
Menghai tea factory has released this 2008 Menghai “Five Colored Peacock” Raw Pu-erh Tea Set of single-estate Tea Mountains since 2001. They represent some of the Factory’s most sought after teas and are produced in very limited quantities. Only in the years 2005, 2006 and 2008 were all 5 tea mountains represented [...]
Spode Blue Girl at Well Teacup Set
October 24, 2009 By 1 Comment
This teacup and saucer is Blue Girl at Well, first introduced in 1822. It is wonderfully decorative and useful at the same time [...]
Two Teabags in a Cup
October 22, 2009 By 1 Comment
As a tribute to my excellent father who passed away on September 30th, I offer this tea story. Although Daddy was a serious coffee drinker (he picked up the habit while in the Navy); he would participate in Afternoon Tea with my sister and me. It was always a hilarious occasion; for no matter the type or blend of tea, when using teabags Daddy would always take two in his cup [...]
The Green Teaist Matcha Sifter
October 21, 2009 By 3 Comments
The matcha sifter ensures the proper texture of matcha. Made of stainless steel, it’s easy to use and can store powdered matcha tea as well. The matcha sifter comes with a wooden spatula to use with the screen to sift the matcha powder [...]
Tea-Infused Marshmallow Mixes
October 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
If you’re looking for a creative experience, try making your own marshmallows with these tea-infused mixes. Made by the creators Woodland Fairy Acres, the creators of Old World Floral Scone Mixes, these marshmallow mixes contain pure cane sugar, corn syrup solids, unflavored bloom gelatin, cornstarch, confectioner’s sugar (sugar, corn-starch), salt, and of course various tea blends [...]
