“We embrace the balance and harmony offered by nature, making use of what’s in our environment,” Mr. Nishi-san remarked when asked by Joshua Kaiser why his organic tea fields look so strong.Working for Rishi Tea has allowed me to combine two of my passions – tea and organic farming. Often … Continue reading
The tea sampler package from Den’s Tea, a Japanese tea company with an almost ten-year North American operation, had been sitting on my bookshelves since I received it weeks ago. After finally opening the package the size of a USPS Priority Mail Small Flat Rate box, I was pleasantly surprised … Continue reading
Recently, I was asked to sample some teas from T Salon, to which I readily agreed. I had no idea what they would send me, but received three sample packs in the mail – Angora, Sunrise in Tibet, and Silence. There was no accompanying information to inform me of the … Continue reading
Why is it that this beverage inspires communal drinking, more so than coffee? Espresso bars commonly have drinkers who have come in on their own, sitting or standing shoulder to shoulder with the morning paper or their laptops. But tea places tend to attract groups – whether it be pairs … Continue reading
East Friesian comfort demands that a cup of tea always be ready.- An East Friesian sayingAs the daughter of a mother who was born and raised in the Baltic harbor city of Kiel in northern Germany, I had the distinct pleasure of enjoying the wonderful German tradition of afternoon “Kaffee … Continue reading
The holiday party season is fast approaching. Need a new idea for a gathering that is just a little bit different and fresh? How about a twist to the old-fashioned tea party? Plan your usual exquisite tea party, but ask all the invitees to bring a special teacup of their … Continue reading