Super fine grade, #1, #3, Royal Grade, Supreme ….so many terms! In most instances, these terms affect the price. There is no global standard for tea grades. Each region will use a different designation for grading the various loose leaf teas they produce. So the question is – can you … Continue reading
Compiled by The Flavor Project & Eric Sensen Through sickness and through health, tea has and will always be the world’s beverage of choice. According to legend, in 2737 BC, the Chinese emperor Shen Nung was sitting beneath a tree while his servant boiled drinking water when some leaves from the … Continue reading
To be honest, I was not a fan of Longjing (A.K.A. Dragonwell) for quite some time. I knew what the profile was supposed to be and it seems like none of the samples we were sent for the store hit the mark. Then one day, while seeking out great tea and … Continue reading
Pouring hot water into my cup, I watch the long, sword-shaped leaves open. As the leaves unfurl, they look like a sparrow opening its beak to sing. The distinct, flat Dragon Well has inspired legends and imaginations. Chinese folklore loves to use animal imagery and legends when speaking about tea. … Continue reading
On October 24, 2010, I had the unique opportunity to take a bus to Ojai, California, eat tea-infused food, drink tea-infused cocktails, and create my own tea blend. Kulov’s bus tours are great tea adventures. This year we learned about tea blending from Zhena, the owner of Zhena’s Gypsy Tea. … Continue reading