Small Objects, Grand Rituals: A Curated Selection of Russian Tea Antiques
Discover Russian tea antiques such as samovars and silver tea ware that were part of Russian culture and tea tradition.
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Le Comptoir Florian, Belgium’s Quiet Tea House That Feels Like a Secret
Discover Le Comptoir Florian (La Maison du Thé) in Brussels; a charming, old-world Belgian tea house full of thoughtful teas.
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Fresh Mountain Air in a Cup
Discover the hidden story of Taiwan high mountain oolong (gaoshancha), from its 1980s rise to today’s greener tea trends.
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Knowledge | News | Tea history
By Land or by Sea?
I recently came across a fascinating map shared by Quartz explaining why some countries use the word “tea” while others use variations of “cha” or “chai.” It turns out the difference is closely connected to ancient trade routes and how tea spread across the world from China. Tea by Sea, Cha by Land In general,…
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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…
