Eleonora
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The mystical Hundreds Year Old Tea Trees of Yunnan
In China’s Yunnan province, ancient tea trees still grow in remote mountain forests, producing some of the rarest and most fascinating teas in the world. These ancient tea trees of Yunnan are considered living fossils and continue to be harvested using traditional methods passed down for generations.
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The Origin of Tea
This article explores the fascinating history of tea, from its origins in ancient China to its spread throughout the world. Discover the myths, legends, and traditions that have shaped tea culture over the centuries, and learn how this beloved beverage continues to captivate people around the globe.
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Benefits of drinking St. John’s wort tea
A couple months ago, my mom sent me a package for my birthday. My usual favorite European treats and some of my mom’s herbal teas, she grows and dries herself. Among them, a yellow flowering herb I have never tried before: St. John’s wort. The plant gets its name because it is often in full bloom around…
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Interesting Tea Facts Around the World: Focus on Russia
Originally Published Jan 18, 2015 | Updated March 2026 Tea (茶) is more than a drink—it’s a cultural phenomenon. Around the world, each country has its own traditions, rituals, and history tied to tea. In this post, we take a deep dive into Russia’s rich tea culture, one of the most unique in the world.…
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Golden Tips, Jungpana Darjeeling tea, a review
Introduction This article is a review of Jungpana Darjeeling tea from Golden Tips.It also includes notes on the estate, tea grade, and tasting profile. Golden Tips has been producing Indian teas since 1933.Their focus includes Darjeeling, Assam, and Nilgiri teas. Darjeeling tea is often considered one of the most distinctive teas in the world.Each estate…
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Glass vs Plastic: The Choice Is Easier Than You Think
Glass is often dismissed as heavy or fragile. But that inconvenience has a hidden benefit. It forces you to slow down and pay attention. And yes, change takes effort. When I moved to the United States, one thing shocked me. The speed of consumption. You buy a coffee or a snack, and within minutes, you…
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Never having enough of pretty Tea-Tumblers
This eco-friendly thermos is my new “to-have” thing. And Holidays are coming up…If there is one thing I want it’s this. The problem is, I have so many tea-containers already…I just don’t know which one to use, even though I kind of function per phases. I have a phase with that one or that other one……
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Cha-yen aka «Thai Iced Tea» soooooo sweet & delicious!
Follow my blog with Bloglovin If you ever been to a Thai restaurant in your area, you might have noticed this drink because of its flashy orange color. I’ve never heard of it before until I went to eat Thai with friends and a friend of mine order this drink. I was very curious because…
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How to properly store you tea
When you start “collecting” different loose teas, you’ll wonder where and how to store it. Tea’s life, quality and flavor depends on quality storage. Tea will absorb odors, humidity and any sort of toxins in the air. Actually, that is also why I use my infused tea leaves to absorb bad odors in my fridge. Then I through them…
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How to purify the water of your cup of tea.
Water is something we take so much for granted. We buy it in plastic bottles, we take endless showers, or just let it run for much longer than needed while we wash our dishes, or tea-ware. Everyone heard (or saw that video on youtube) of the Japanese Dr. Masaru‘s research on water, and his theory…
