I’ve recently spoken with several people about Oscar Wilde’s comedy of manners and mistaken identity, “The Importance of Being Earnest”, and posed the same question to each: “What in particular do you recall about the play?” The results were not unanimous, but the most frequently mentioned recollection was “cucumber sandwiches”. … Continue reading
This is my last T Ching entry, so I wanted to leave a word of advice to all the tea industry entrepreneurs: Don’t ignore the young people! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve walked into (and quickly out of) a natural health store or teashop and been outright … Continue reading
Chances are, if you’re reading this blog, you drink more than two cups of tea a day. And if that is the case, I highly recommend the Micom hot water dispenser by Zojirushi. Although I, too, love the process of drawing fresh water and listening to the sound of gentle … Continue reading
During our recent trip to Japan, Anne and I visited one of our favorite museums, the Hatakeyama, which along with the Goto and Nezu Art Museums, contain wonderful collections of 16th–18th century teaware-related objects, assembled in the early 20th century by Japanese industrialists and housed in lovely buildings surrounded by … Continue reading
Fifth in a series on the teas of Sri Lanka. These other important tea districts are affected by the Northeast Monsoon and produce their best from July to September during the Eastern Quality Season. Sir Thomas Lipton purchased his first tea estates in the Haputalle area, acquiring others elsewhere only … Continue reading
Having had a couple weeks to mull over the recent World Tea Expo, May 2-4 in Las Vegas, I have identified the one thing that stood out for me there: progress. I should note right up front that I am the editor of World Tea News (WTN), which is owned … Continue reading