Fifth in a series on the teas of India.All Darjeeling is processed by the traditional Orthodox method of black tea manufacture, but today’s teas are made in a different style from previous ones. As Prohibition destroyed the U.S. wine industry, World War II – and Indian independence soon after – … Continue reading
Correct me if I am wrong, but I sense there is a perception out there among tea aficionados that anytime you take premium loose leaf tea, crush the leaves a bit, and force them through a pressurized machine, the resulting cup of tea would be less than drinkable.Through a period … Continue reading
Welcome to the club! We’ve seen hundreds of new online tea shops pop up since we launched our operations in the U.S. in late 2004. In the past year, our offices received several inquiries each week from someone planning to launch a tea website (or add teas to their existing … Continue reading
We’ve all heard of spring tonics – how about creating one of your own with a tea of your choice? Anything consumed with a positive mindset can do wonders for the body and soul. Choose a tea you like and then find some of the wonderful herbal blends to mix … Continue reading
There is simply no adequate way to describe the elegance and tea experience at any of the Ritz-Carlton properties. One of the most luxurious afternoon tea menus is served at the Al Jalsa Restaurant at the Sharq Village & Spa in Doha, Qatar. Al Jalsa titillates your senses with its … Continue reading
Fourth in a series on the teas of India.The main problem with Darjeeling tea is quantity: there will never be enough to satisfy demand. The region is small and produces much less per acre than Assam, for instance. It is colder and higher, growth is slow, and the crop devilishly … Continue reading