Greetings from the managing editor
It is with mixed feelings that I become the managing editor of T-Ching. On the one hand, I’m delighted and excited; on the other hand, I fill big shoes: Erika Cilengir has done a terrific job...
View ArticleIt’s time for a tea break!
To foster a corporate culture of inclusion and acceptance in the workplace, tea needs equal time in the break room. It is as simple as that. Anyone who enjoys a morning or afternoon tea break should...
View ArticleTea in Germany: U.S. Food and Beverage Industry take note
A quiet – and very positive – revolution is underway in Germany. Tea is slowly chipping away at coffee’s stronghold at the table and doing so with a finesse that is truly admirable. It had been six...
View ArticleSix important truths about tea
Every now and then, it is important to rethink the “truths” we cling to. Sort of like cleaning out the garage, basement, or the car . . . the process is painful, but the result is bliss. Consider...
View ArticleTea sheeples: Why we need tea education in the United States
Everything I know about tea, I learned. Deep, right? I began my tea journey with Bigelow’s Constant Comment. No, I’m not getting on my “bagged tea tastes like crap” high horse here. I drank it for...
View ArticleTea clutches – another tea accessory
I was reading a recent story on the World Tea News site about the Tea Clutch. The article goes on to introduce the reader to two different traveling tea clutch options, from Teabar and Stash Tea. So...
View ArticleTea bags or loose-leaf tea? One man’s journey to enlightenment
When buying tea, you are faced with a choice: tea packed in tea bags or loose-leaf tea? Let’s start with tea bags. The little paper sachets of tea are undeniably convenient. Storage is very easy....
View ArticleA word or two about tea bags
The period from 1904 to 1908 was a bellwether one for tea in the United States, or for those with more traditional tea-drinking habits, the beginning of the end of the practice of enjoying properly...
View ArticleTeabags: the gateway brew
Whole leaf enthusiasts know the exquisite difference between a cup of carefully steeped whole leaf – part ritual, part alchemy, part spirituality – and half careful attention to detail. We also know...
View ArticleFrom the Archives: Poor Tea in Good Restaurants
Surely as a tea drinker you’ve experienced the following: You’re finishing a fabulous meal and feel nearly sated. Food: beautifully prepared and presented, creative, and delicious. Service:...
View ArticleTeas On Board: Flying High with Low-Quality Tea
Recently, I took four flights in seven days. For tea lovers, those add up to a nightmare situation. What passes for onboard tea in economy class is often pre-brewed swill tainted with the residue of...
View ArticleLipton Missed the Boat
I saw an interesting new device by Lipton which previewed in France mid-September. It’s a single-serve device similar to a Keurig machine for coffee. It’s a rather beautiful visual design for their...
View ArticleThe Darkness of Tea
As readers of this blog are aware, or soon will be, the world of tea is ancient, diverse, and deep. The same can be said of tea’s homeland, China, and as a result there is no one in China or elsewhere...
View ArticleIllustrated Review: “Thé des Lords” Earl Grey
Palais de Thés’ dark and “tealicious” “Thé des Lords” Earl Grey black tea has within delicious, intense bergamot flavor and notes of safflower petals. Beautiful tea leaves float in rectangular gauze...
View ArticleTea in Kazakhstan, Part Two
To read Part One of this article, click here. One site passes on a recipe for traditional Kazakh tea that includes black tea, salt, and butter, with optional inclusion of pepper or sour cream (!?). A...
View ArticleCan You Still Drink Bagged Tea?
As we become accustomed to higher-quality teas, we naturally tend to set the bar higher. The same can be said for coffee, wine, beer, and just about anything else. After having spent so much time...
View ArticleTea Basics: Why You Should Drink Loose Leaf Tea
If you’re someone who drinks tea for its health benefits and/or aroma and flavor, you might want to think twice the next time you go to grab those convenient tea bags you purchased because they were...
View ArticleTea and Travel: My Travel Teas
With an often hectic travel schedule, I rely on tea to keep me balanced while away from my home routine. While I love enjoying loose-leaf teas at home, they are not as practical to bring along on my...
View ArticleTea Steeping Innovation
I have bashed the tea bag for years. “Let your leaves dance,” I say…but I may have just met my match. Chiki Tea has agreed to a licensing deal to open in Connecticut, and our partner rocked up with a...
View ArticleWould you microwave your tea?
The internet has been lighting up over an article about one scientist’s claim that microwaving your tea was the best way to make tea. …Excuse me, what? Yes, indeed. Food scientist Quan Vuong, PhD says...
View Article5 Herbal Teas to Relax Aches and Pains
During the course of our daily tasks, we can experience aching muscles and pains whether it be from existing conditions such as arthritis or from straining ourselves. These aches and pains can cause...
View ArticlePlant That Teabag!
Friends are always sending me links to tea related articles. Truth is, most of the information I’m already aware of. I’m still flattered that they thought of me when reading it and wanted to pass it...
View ArticleAmazon Brand Tea and Tea Bag 101
We’ve all heard of the Amazon effect, and almost no business is immune, including the tea business. While it is platform to sell various types of tea, in 2017 Amazon announced it would enter some...
View ArticleZero Waste: Eight Surprising Reasons You Should Keep Used Tea Bags
Here are eight surprising ways you can maximize a used tea bag for a zero-waste lifestyle. The post Zero Waste: Eight Surprising Reasons You Should Keep Used Tea Bags appeared first on T Ching.
View ArticleYou Don’t Have to Break the Piggy Bank to Drink Great Tea; Health and Affordable
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