Archive for January, 2007

the rare darjeeling oolongs

Wednesday, January 31st, 2007 by Ankit Lochan


Very few people in the world are aware of the fabulous and rare
Darjeeling Oolong teas. Although I am not an accomplished writer, I just wanted to write what I could on Darjeeling Oolongs. Please feel free to ask questions.
Darjeeling Oolong tea is unique. With all the many excellent types of
Oolong available from China and Taiwan, [...]

tuesday’s with norwood: rumors of tea

Tuesday, January 30th, 2007 by James Norwood Pratt


The love of tea is a glad source of fellow-feeling between the Englishman and the Asiatic; in Persia it is drunk by all, and although it is a luxury that is rarely within the reach of the Osmanlis [Ottoman subjects], there are few of them who do not know and love the blessed tchai. Our [...]

Appreciating Tea Cups

Monday, January 29th, 2007 by Eric Sternfels


My earliest memory regarding the design of teaware comes from one of my chores as a young boy in the 1960's. I don't remember how old I was when my Mom decided that my brother and I were going to help with housework (alas, no girls in the household). I was given the task of [...]

t ching store coming soon!

Saturday, January 27th, 2007 by T Ching


It is our pleasure to announce the launch of our on-line store February 1. We’ve gathered exceptional teas and unique teaware to delight the senses of those who appreciate the finer aspects of the tea experience. We’ve been guided by what we love and hope you’ll find that our initial offerings resonate with you as [...]

Zen Haiku

Friday, January 26th, 2007 by Michelle Rabin


Strange how a teapot
Can represent at the same time
The comforts of solitude
And the pleasures of company
Zen Haiku