I am not sure why I am into modern designs lately. You might have seen my recent post about the Tea Calendar designed by a German agency. I asked around and most people liked the idea but weren’t convinced by the execution. Here’s another tea product in stage of the development: The Hourglass shaped tea steeper. It’s actually…
I have been thinking of spring more than ever since 50% of the US is frozen and sick of the cold already. Who says spring says renewal, flowers and longer days. For everyone celebrating the Chinese New Year of the Goat, they know it’s the time of the year to think of renewal. In that spirit, I…
There is some real thought put into this, how to combine one of the most popular beverage in the world with the oldest advertising medium… (Not sure if a calendar is only that) So from watching the video, to stay in the race of a very competitive tea market, Hälssen & Lyon tried to come up with…
Here’s another post about a tea by Golden Tips, a tea company from India. What I like about this company is that they focus on what they do best, Indian teas from single estates, and it’s their marketing moto as well: “100% Pure Single Origin Unblended Teas from India” This time I tried the Arya Ruby Darjeeling….
I last updated this list in March 2026, taking into account that some tea companies have unfortunately closed. In the past, I rarely bought tea online. Over the past few years, however, I’ve explored a wide range of teas available online and have been genuinely impressed by the quality. I’ve also sourced teas through friends…
Recently, I brewed non-oolong tea in this Gaiwan I bought from Paul at “Cult of the Bitter Leaf“. I wanted to try this Bailin Gongfu Black Tea from Teavivre for a long time. I had this sample at home for some time, but since it’s Black Tea, I didn’t rush into drinking it and was waiting for…
February is often one of the coldest months of Winter, unless you live in Australia or Brazil. When it’s that cold outside, there is one kind of tea I really like to have: Ginger Milk Tea. The first time I really discovered this type of tea, I was at Radiance Tea House in Manhattan. The have a Ginger…
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.
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…
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….
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…
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…
