Tea. Earl Grey. Hot. And whoever this ‘Earl Grey’ fellow is, I’d like to have a word with him… – Jean-Luc Picard: Star Trek, The Next Generation
Month: May 2011
Hot Chai
Hot Chai.
May 25, 2011
Tea tempers the spirit and harmonizes the mind; dispels lassitude and relieves fatigue, awakens thought and prevents drowsiness. -Lu Yu: The Classic of Tea
How to Brew Sencha Green Tea
Suggested tea and tea ware: Nishi Green Tea Samovar Vivid Brewpot Lotus Tea Cups Bamboo Tea Tray
How to Brew with An Infusing Basket
All the teaware shown here is available in our online shop Bamboo Tea Tray Infusing Mug
How to Brew with a Gaiwan
Here is how we like to use this gaiwan (start with these guidelines, and then experiment on your own): * Pre-warm the cup by adding some hot water to it, and then discarding that water * Brew the tea directly in the cup by adding 2-3 tbsp of dry leaves * Awaken the leaves. For […]
Up close and personal
Up close and personal.
May 24, 2011
It is better to travel hopefully than to arrive disenchanted. – Japanese Proverb
Selecting Teas Today
Selecting Teas Today
May 23, 2011
Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other. – Dalai Lama XIV