The Tea Spot’s Assam loose-leaf tea and Steepware were recently featured on the Anderson Cooper Show in a segment where we learned that Dame Judi Dench drinks only Assam tea. Assam is the tea many of us wake… Continue reading
When Machu Picchu first revealed itself before Hiram Bingham in 1911 and Angkor Wat appeared before Henri Mouhot in 1860, did Bingham and Mouhot feel as I felt when the vernal lushness of Rankin Ranch’s meadow, peppered… Continue reading
Last year, 26-year-old Zi Zhao Guai decided to join his family’s business, Nam Wan Tea Co. Pte Ltd, the oldest tea company in Singapore. In 1906, Zi Zhao’s great great grandfather, Jing Zhe Guai, a tea master… Continue reading
Although variety is usually the spice of life, drinking the same tea for weeks on end provides many pleasures, offering a spot of calm and predictability in an otherwise frenetic world. In my case, although I favor black teas from China… Continue reading
It’s the little things that can really make a truly memorable tea experience. This month I wanted to explore the presentation of tea in more detail… Continue reading
Tea is healthy for you, an admirable quality in a beverage that so many tea lovers find enjoyable for its aroma, flavor, and visual appeal. The health benefits of tea allow us to drink tea as a pleasure, not a “guilty” pleasure… Continue reading