Several months ago, one of my customers asked me to design a new tea for their discerning customers to enjoy during the holidays. They wanted something exciting to add to their extensive menu and set them apart from the nearby coffee houses and restaurants. As I sat to brainstorm ideas … Continue reading
This year’s edition of the Indian Tea Forum, held in Siliguri, West Bengal, at the foot of the Darjeeling hills, was a spectacle of sight, sound, scholarship, and socializing involving some of the leaders in the N.E. Indian tea industry. I was honored to be asked again to present at … Continue reading
In the early Eighteenth Century, Lady Mary Montagu relied on her writings to cope with an unhappy marriage and a 13-month stint in what is today Turkey, but was at the time the height of the Ottoman Empire. Her long letters, known as the Embassy Letters, to family and friends … Continue reading
I must say I was delighted to see yet another article about green tea in this month’s O Magazine, written by Dr. Oz. Somehow, I doubt that Dr. Oz actually wrote the article, but I’m sure he gave his final approval for it. The cover article speaks directly about improving … Continue reading
During 2011, I spent a lot more time than I usually do reading and researching nutrition. Why? Because this year, in particular, it seemed like the more I read about it, the more confused I became. I’ve always been interested in wellness, so I do enjoy the topic. However, just … Continue reading
The Chinese Tea Expo 2011, held December 16-18 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, was an official event organized as a part of the “Year of Chinese Culture in Australia.” Aside from the various governmental entities involved in the organizing and sponsoring of the tea expo, including the Chinese … Continue reading