I recently subscribed to Ode Magazine, a magazine “for intelligent optimists”. The issue I received, the Laughter Issue, dissected laughter and its multitude of personalities. I found myself reading intently,intellectually soaking up each page and hoping that at any moment I would burst into happy tears, ecstatic that I had … Continue reading
Inspired by the bounty of fresh, beautiful herbs available at our summer Farmer’s Markets, this is the first of a two-part series on tea and herb pairings. Next month I’ll present some tea rubs developed by our own Tea Spot Chef, Karen Harbour. This post begins with the basics and … Continue reading
A few months ago you may have watched an Internet video in which a cat meowing the word “Hello” was featured. The kawaiiness (cuteness in Japanese) of that “Hello Kitty” did not compare to that of the original Hello Kitty.Hello Kitty Sweets in Taipei, Taiwan is said to be the … Continue reading
Breakfast teas are not the only ones designed for a certain hour of the day. Indar, a French brand, describes itself intriguingly as Boudoir Tea – for whenever the opportunity arises, no doubt. British firms like Jacksons sell Afternoon and Evening teas but the apogee of this practice was attained … Continue reading
Greg Mortenson was not a tea drinker in 1993 when he awoke to his passion and purpose on earth – building schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan to educate young girls on the same terrain where the Taliban was trained.Three Cups of Tea is the title he chose for his New … Continue reading
Although I’m not on the trade show management team, everybody at World Tea – news staff included – has been fielding lots of inquiries about World Tea East Conference & Pavilion since it was announced last month.I thought I’d use my July post as an opportunity to answer some of … Continue reading