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 … 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 … Continue reading