In the southeastern corner of Nepal lies the small city of Bhadrapur. This sleepy, tropical town offers a striking contrast to the industrial bustle of mile-high Kathmandu. Here, the airport terminal is a single room and flight information is handwritten on chalkboards. Your arrival here is also a departure—you can … Continue reading
“Tea? What is this, England?” Another incredulous friend meets my routine offer with the same eye roll and sarcastic laughter I have come to expect. Occasionally, a female friend will graciously accept, allowing childhood memories of dress-up tea parties to add a sense of rehearsed refinement to the experience. She feels … Continue reading
First in a series on the teas of Sri Lanka.Small, green and fertile, Sri Lanka is about the size of the Republic of Ireland and over half a million of its acres grow tea, which is the very juice and sap of its economy. This acreage makes Sri Lanka the … Continue reading
In the continuing saga of It Sucks To Be Me, I hit ground zero last Spring when I went on an impromptu tour of the new UCLA Hospital in Westwood. When the whole mess was over, I had a box of tea in my medicine cabinet and voices in my … Continue reading
If tea is to catch on in America, it is essential that it catch on among students of all ages. Amanda Thomas, T Ching’s new Student Editor, is uniquely qualified to make that happen. A sophomore at Humboldt State University in Arcata, California, Amanda has worked for a well-known juice … Continue reading
I don’t want sugar in my teaI’ve heard it rots the brain, times threeMakes teeth soreForevermoreCan’t they please just let me be?I don’t want sugar in my teaI prefer it naturallyI like it greenIf you know what I meanI find it gives me harmony.I don’t want sugar in my teaOf … Continue reading