Words of tea leaves

Tea originated in China as a medicinal drink, it has a cooling, slightly bitter with light or strong astringent flavor. Since ancient times Chinese tea leaves have become world’s most popular and consumed drink.

Chamomile GouQi Zi Tea – MY CUP 茶馆

As a child we grew up with all kinds of herbal infused stew concoctions as food, drinking medicinal →

Tea connection, introducing The Tea Urchin

Tea Connection For the love of Tea, I’ve made a wonderful connection with the owners of Tea Urchin, →

Cupping Tea – How to taste and grade Chinese teas

Guest post contributed by The Tea Urchin blog. Chinese Tea ceremony, tea grading Cupping tea is a sensory process →

A bit of Tea history of Taiwan

The Dutch East India Company, also known as the VOC (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie), after being driven out by →

Herbal Gan Mao Cha cold remedy tea

Chinese herbal tea; Four Seasons “Gan Mao Cha” →

Teatime stories: Gunpowder & Moroccan tea ceremony

It’s amazing how far tea has travelled from its origin China in the Far-East to the North-West of →

Moroccan Mint Tea my style

While the sun is coming out, our little urban garden comes to live with visits of feathery friends →

Osmanthus Oolong tea, Teacup trails stories

I’m without a doubt a coffee junkie as well as a tea addict, with preferences for original tea →

Lemongrass ginger herbal tisane – My Cup 茶馆

While I am typing this post it is raining again as it was yesterday, although I don’t mind →