It is in my plans to hike to a mountain top in China and drink tea in a beautiful secluded environment, as sometimes the location in which you drink tea can make the tea so much better. My favorite cup of tea for the entire month of June was not … Continue reading
“Sitting at night in a mountain pavilion, drawing spring water to boil tea. As the water and fire battle it out, the scent of the pine billows through the trees as I pour a cup, bathed in light from the clouds. The profound pleasure of this moment is hard to … Continue reading
Tea is water and leaves, but chiefly the former and therefore the water used is of paramount importance. All water is not created equal. For making tea some water is less than ideal, and some dreadful. Hard, chlorinated water from the tap harms the flavor of tea. It’s no great … Continue reading