More than 180 articles exploring tea experiences around the world
Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony
In 2008, on one of my frequent trips to Japan, I had the fortunate opportunity to attend the Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony, an event that takes place...
Sipping Deeply into the Nepal Tea Experience
Last month, T Ching published an article on ways that you can expand your tea experience and education. Tea Tourism was one possibility that we...
Vacation Ideas for Tea Lovers
The beautiful thing about tea isn’t just how different varieties taste. It’s about how ingrained it is in so many cultures. Tea has a deep, rich...
Empowering Kenya’s Small-Scale Tea Farmers
When you can get good orthodox tea from Kenya, it tends to be exceptional. I have enjoyed numerous cups of Tinderet and Millima, and the odd cup of Kamba purple tea over the years and always asked myself why…
Darjeeling Teas
The main problem with Darjeeling tea is quantity: there will never be enough to satisfy demand.
Lisa Dong’s Korean Tea and Seon Journey
The main purpose of my trip to Korea this time was to study Korean tea and Korean Seon. The only worry was that I would miss my Korean tea friends.
Virtual Japanese Green Tea Tour
I was one of the first people to join the Virtual Japanese Green Tea Tour.
Comparing Chinese Tea Art Ceremony, Korean Tea Ceremony, and Japanese Chado Tea Ceremony
When most practitioners think about tea culture, they think about the word “Cha Dao (茶道).” More specifically, when they think about tea culture pertaining to particular countries, they think of Chinese “tea art,” the…
Exploring the Unique Tea Culture in Mongolia
Far from Tea’s origin in southwest China, the nomadic tribes in Mongolia depend on tea, not just for its healing properties but for basic nutrition.
A Very Brief History of Iranian Tea
In recent months I came across two Iranian films: “A Separation”, which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2012, and a film entitled, “This Is Not a Film.”
The Places You’ll Go: Eight Chinese Words to Know Before Visiting a Tea House
These are eight terms related to tea that are essential to learn to enjoy tea at one’s leisure while visiting a tea house in China.
The Samovar Story
Russian Poet Boris Sadovsky once said about the great Russian samovar, “being a purely Russian phenomenon, it is beyond the understanding of foreigners.”
What to Do When Exploring the Hong Kong Tea Scene
Visiting Hong Kong is one of the best ways to take your tea traveling experience to a whole new level.
Traveling Tea Aficionado: 10 Tea Experiences Around the World You Shouldn’t Miss
Tea is such a versatile drink that you can have worldwide and yet experience something new every time.
A Tea Lover’s Guide To Surviving A Long Journey
A 2015 meta-analysis found that drinking three cups of tea per day reduced the risk of depression by 37%, according to the New York Times. There is...
8 Must-See Places in Tokyo for Tea Lovers – Part 2
Continued from 8 Must-See Places in Tokyo for Tea Lovers – Part 1 5. Chachanoma Omotesando:What about tea cafes? If you’re looking for a premium,...
8 Must-See Places in Tokyo for Tea Lovers – Part 1
Note from the author: I started preparing this article a couple of months in advance, so now it is not the best time for this topic. But I thought...
Ceno-Tea – An Experiment – Part 2
Continued from Ceno-Tea – An Experiment – Part 1 The following day I set up a table and my traveling gaiwan set in a nice spot by the beach. I...
Ceno-Tea – An Experiment – Part 1
We all know that water is an essential component of our tea drinking experience. No matter how much care or effort goes into the manufacture of the...
Tearooms That WERE To Be Visited – Part 2
“Why not seize the pleasure at once? -- How often is happiness destroyed by preparation, foolish preparation!” ― Jane Austen, Emma This wisdom-laden...
Tearooms That WERE To Be Visited – Part 1
To say that COVID-19 has unprecedentedly altered the way we assess and live our lives is an understatement. Many of us now awaken every morning...
Taking Your Tea On The Road With You
Recycling in America is up by an impressive 35%, and this includes the paper cups that you get in most stores that serve drinks. Customers are...
10 Must-See Places in Uji, Kyoto for Tea Lovers – Part 3
Continued from 10 Must-See Places in Uji, Kyoto for Tea Lovers – Part 2 8. Byodo-in Chances are if you have seen what traditional Japanese...
10 Must-See Places in Uji, Kyoto for Tea Lovers – Part 2
Continued from 10 Must-See Places in Uji, Kyoto for Tea Lovers – Part 1 4. Uji Byodo-in Omotesando If you’ve visited Tokyo you’re probably familiar...
10 Must-See Places in Uji, Kyoto for Tea Lovers – Part 1
Renowned Japanese author Kimitake Hiraoka -- more famously known as Yukio Mishima -- described Japan as a series of contradictions. He noted that...
Tea on the Sea – Part 2
To recap our hero's adventure, start with Tea on the Sea - Part 1 It seems a bit obsessive, but I often bring a secret stash of tea and a tiny...
Tea on the Sea; Taking your Gongfu Tea Set With You
It seems a bit obsessive, but I often bring a secret stash of tea and a tiny travel tea set when I’m on the road. This time, I had tried with all my strength to not let my tea addiction show, but I could endure it no longer.
Following the Harvest, Second Installment – Highlights of the Tea Tour of Japan 2019
In Okabe, we visited legendary Gyokuro tea maker Tohei Maejima where we learned the effects of shading on the leaves. He welcomed us to his home where we had the opportunity to learn more from the master, taste and then eat some of his prized Gyokuro green tea.
Following the Harvest, First Installment – Highlights of the Tea Tour of Japan 2019 – Part 2
Continued from Following the Harvest, First Installment – Highlights of the Tea Tour of Japan 2019 – Part 1 Wisteria garden Oldest tea garden in...
Following the Harvest, First Installment – Highlights of the Tea Tour of Japan 2019 – Part 1
Ancient Tea TreeSpring comes in its own good time. But for tea lovers, it can never come too soon. This is the season of New Tea. Some places call...
Tea on the High Seas
Cruise ships are floating cities offering shopping opportunities, a casino, library, full-service medical clinic, swimming pool,...
Precious State: The Unusual and Obscure Teas of Guizhou – Part 3
Continued from Precious State: The Unusual and Obscure Teas of Guizhou - Part 2 The government has been investing heavily in the Guizhou tea...
Precious State: The Unusual and Obscure Teas of Guizhou – Part 2
Continued from Precious State: The Unusual and Obscure Teas of Guizhou - Part 1 In contrast, Guizhou’s tea is generally consumed locally, giving it...
Precious State: The Unusual and Obscure Teas of Guizhou – Part 1
Last spring I had the honor and privilege of accompanying my friend and LA-based tea sommelier Rebecca Razzall of TeaStream to the province of...
Tea in Spain
For the last 4 winters, I've been going to Spain to avoid the harsh temperatures in Oregon. We head to the southernmost coast in Andalucia and...
Tea in Russia; A Summary
I was just visiting Russia, to Moscow, Murmansk, and St. Petersburg. I’ve covered it so extensively that anyone following me on Instagram or...
Tea Traveler
Ever since time immemorial people traveled from the orient to occidental lands along trade routes to carry the stories of Tea for various causes of...
Travel and Tea
Guest post by: Rebecca Brown There is something deeply human about brewing and drinking tea. Maybe that's why tea and travel -- another...
What is Milk Tea?
If you have never tried milk tea, you really need to rethink what you order when you go to a café. As amazing as coffee is, sometimes the...
Mekong River
The mentioning of “Amazon” reminds me of a river’s length, volume, and environmental plight, not online shopping or stock price. The Amazon is...
A Tea Surprise at the SENA
This year’s Seafood Expo North America (SENA), the largest seafood trade show in the States, was held at Massachusetts’ Boston Convention and...
Asian Goods Store Wing Hop Fung
The human-sized ceramic figure that was being unboxed during my last visit to the Asian goods megastore Wing Hop Fung could not be the Tea Sage Lu...
Review: Ya Bao wild tea white pu’er buds
This is part of a longer post on exploring the Bangkok Chinatown, which will post in my personal blog, Tea in the Ancient World, after appearing...
Bingsu – Korean Shaved Ice
The dessert I have savored most often, since having written the 2009 post Ujikintoki – a Fabulous Japanese Dessert, is shaved ice. I could count...
Tea Shopping in New York City
I recently visited New York City and although it was a short visit I did some tea shopping there. I wrote a travel-blog theme post about it here,...
Tea drinking culture in Australia
Britain’s younger sibling Australia has taken a lot after her big sister; even though they haven’t been on such good terms for a while now,...
Afternoon Tea: Dubai Style
Dubai, the city of glitz and glamour, where I have been an expat for over fifteen years, is now witnessing such an increasing popularity for...
Brief Encounter with Tea in Denmark
Sometimes strangers offer the best advice. Rick Steves, travel guru and a stranger, recommends subtly in his Scandinavia tour book that if time...
Tea 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...
Savoring lotus tea in Vietnam
During a recent holiday in Vietnam, our group of friends was served a variety of tea including jasmine tea and honey tea. However, what stands out...