Back from the Tea Convention
While prior to COVID my wife and I enjoyed the Tea Convention, this time it was a bust. They combined our Tea Convention with a Bar and...
Tea Basics - How hot and how long should I steep?
For Black teas, the water should be @ 212 F,(boiling) and steep for 4-6 minutes. For Oolong teas 195 F and 5-8 minutes. Green teas...
What is the best tea vessel?
As a tea fanatic, I have many various tea pots and vessels for different steeps and service reasons. Over the years I have had some pots...
Hospitality in the Tea Industry pondered while sipping Oolong
Today, I am enjoying a Flowery Oolong. Most Oolongs' are from Taiwan. Best temp for brewing is 195 and steep time from 3-5 minutes...
Brewing a comforting cup of tea during trying times.
This morning I began my morning routine of tea consumption with my usual Assam of the day. It's not as top shelf as I normally have;...
What's your cup of tea?
After over a year of life as we knew it turning upside down, what has happened to tea? I struggle to find new and fresh teas, but just as...