Very few people in the world are aware of the fabulous and rare
Darjeeling Oolong teas. Although I am not an accomplished writer, I just wanted to write what I could on Darjeeling Oolongs. Please feel free to ask questions.
Darjeeling Oolong tea is unique. With all the many excellent types of
Oolong available from China and Taiwan, [...]
The love of tea is a glad source of fellow-feeling between the Englishman and the Asiatic; in Persia it is drunk by all, and although it is a luxury that is rarely within the reach of the Osmanlis [Ottoman subjects], there are few of them who do not know and love the blessed tchai. Our [...]
My earliest memory regarding the design of teaware comes from one of my chores as a young boy in the 1960's. I don't remember how old I was when my Mom decided that my brother and I were going to help with housework (alas, no girls in the household). I was given the task of [...]
It is our pleasure to announce the launch of our on-line store February 1. We’ve gathered exceptional teas and unique teaware to delight the senses of those who appreciate the finer aspects of the tea experience. We’ve been guided by what we love and hope you’ll find that our initial offerings resonate with you as [...]
Strange how a teapot
Can represent at the same time
The comforts of solitude
And the pleasures of company
Zen Haiku
Once again, an exciting itinerary is planned for the next China trip. For over a decade the China Tea Tour has been bringing tea lovers of all kinds from around the globe to experience the wonders of tea in its homeland. Visiting dozens of fascinating and exciting tea-related destinations all over China, Taiwan and Hong [...]
I've just returned from a trip to Hong Kong and Guangzhou, China, where I traveled with a Sri Lankan friend, a tea grower, and a very astute Chinese tea professional. We were there looking at the present market for non-Chinese teas in China. It was interesting, educational and a lot of fun. It also helped [...]
Tang brick tea was the first currency exchanged throughout these regions and even in Tang times was scored for convenience of breaking into smaller sections and “making change.” These bricks were practically indestructible. According to historian Peter Hopkirk’s Foreign Devils on the Silk Road, a British explorer of the 1860s saw quantities of tea bricks [...]
The Art of Tea magazine debuted last month. For English speakers who are interested in Chinese teas and its culture but have found a general lack of in-depth printed information, The Art of Tea fills this near-void. It is being published by the publisher of Pu-Erh Tea Pot, a popular Chinese language periodical that is [...]
Water above violent fire
String of pearls tap along the bottom
Trailing steam Crab Eyes rise
Hissing Big Fish Eyes break the surface
Dragon Eyes roil
Old Lu Yu boils!
Take off the kettle.
settle… settle… settle
