Late spring is here, and summer is next; which beckons me to take frequent advantage of fresh cherries while they sparkle on the tables at my local farmers’ markets. In fact, one grower who sells at the markets in Southern California alleges that their cherries are the first to appear … Continue reading
It’s that time of year when tea meets ice in a glass (although hot tea is certainly not wholly abandoned in favor of the chilled versions of the beverage). Taking my cues both from this seasonal transitioning to drinking iced tea and the… Continue reading
When I think of the following words – fragrance, evanescence, and seasonality – I think of the many special teas sold fresh, capturing their season, but I also think of fresh cherries whose season seems so short that if you… Continue reading
Although variety is usually the spice of life, drinking the same tea for weeks on end provides many pleasures, offering a spot of calm and predictability in an otherwise frenetic world. In my case, although I favor black teas from China… Continue reading
Last month’s post described the fascinating discovery of fresh herb-and-spice pairings with various teas. At the request of T Ching readers, this month, I am sharing some of the less-than-heavenly tea-herb combinations that came out of this experiment! Cherries (OK, so it’s not an herb…but a good blooper!) – Inspired by … Continue reading