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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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Word is spreading from India to Montpellier, France and from Ontario, Canada to London. The health benefits of tea are eliminated when you add milk. I think we can easily say “I told you soâ€. I’m happy to remind you that we posted this information on September 5 – Warning … Continue reading