Elizabeth and David Hill’s second entry in the Calm-A-Sutra scholarship video competition imparts useful facts about tea and its health benefits. This quirky and laughter provoking video was written and produced by the Hills who are also the stars along with Pinky the Singing Teapot… [Continue Reading]
Tea Cozies Galore
August 3, 2009 By 1 Comment
A tea cosy is an absolute MUST for the tea enthusiast. It is used to cover a teapot and insulate the tea, keeping it warm while it brews. Tea cosies are traditionally made of cloth, wool or may be knitted. They often have padded inserts, which can be removed and washed separately… [Continue Reading]
Teavana Lacquer Serving Tray
July 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Japanese lacquer ware is famous for its aesthetic and lustrous shine. This large tray will carry your teapot along with many tea cups… [Continue Reading]
Japanese Tea Garden Gourmet Tea Gift Basket
July 7, 2009 By 2 Comments
Japanese Tea Garden Gourmet Tea Gift Basket is the ultimate gift for the tea loving, health conscious person. Whether new to tea or an experienced tea enthusiast, this gift basket will leave you breathless with its sheer size and quality… [Continue Reading]
Delicious and Healthy Tavalon Gourmet Teas
June 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Recently I received a package in the mail from Tavalon Teas, a specialty tea manufacturer in Brooklyn, NY. Tavalon’s goal is not only to create the best tea blends the world has ever known, but also to cater these tea blends to the American palate… [Continue Reading]
Yixing Clay Teapots
June 12, 2009 By 1 Comment
I’m so into teapots—of all kinds. Yixing Clay Teapot are fascinating. They are renowned for their unique artistry and practical usage. Yixing teapots are made from the clay of the Yixing Chinese province and have the unique ability to absorb the tea’s aroma and flavor with continued usage. The fired clay contains tiny air pockets which provide insulation and enhanced taste and aroma of fine tea… [Continue Reading]
Use a Samovar for a Traditional Russian Tea Ceremony
June 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Many people believe that the Russian drink of choice is vodka. However, there are a few Russians who enjoy drinking tea. In fact there’s an elaborate ceremony that surrounds the drinking of tea and it involves the Samovar—a large kettle just for making tea which contains hot water that is kept at just the right temperature. When it was first invented in the 18th century, the samovar served as an additional source of heat to warm family and guests. It resembled a pot bellied stove with a tall pipe and faucet or tap from which the water was dispensed into each tea cup… [Continue Reading]
