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 the cheapest and most convenient option. Tea leaves need space to steep to their … Continue reading
I came upon some information from Mintel that reveals the continuing increase in tea bag consumption around the world. Here are the statistics for the top 5 global rankings: India consumes 678,200 metric tons of bagged tea annually China 576,800 metric tons Turkey 173,400 metric tons Russia 134,200 Japan 92.900 … Continue reading
I was surprised to read that Dunkin Donuts have embraced premium tea. Obviously that’s a positive but I have to confess. A small part of me, the tea snob in me, thought “Give me break. Good tea at Dunkin Donuts….?” Starbucks feels like it was on another level. The price … Continue reading
I recently went on a road-trip vacation (to the beach, Pattaya), the only time I tend to brew teas grandpa-style, reminding me to write about that subject. This is one name for a very simple method of brewing, mixing leaves with hot water in something like a tea bottle or … Continue reading
The sweet aroma of warm tea has the power to wake up all the senses. Tea lovers always aspire to make a perfect cup of this drink, which is both healthy and soothing. You don’t need to be the master of Chinese or Japanese tea ceremony in order to make … Continue reading
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 trying things like Chemex-brewed coffee and smoked beers, I can’t go back to more mass-produced … Continue reading