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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Tea Culture Stories From Around the World
Lately, I’ve still been reaching for familiar teas during busy weeks. I’m currently finishing a stash of Earl Grey that I buy in bulk from Oriental Pastry & Grocery on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. I always enjoy stopping there for raw almonds, cardamom seeds, tea, and pantry staples. The two brothers who run the shop…
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Would you buy this hourglass shaped tea steeper ?
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…
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A cup of Pouchong
I got this one at Ten Ren, in Chinatown, New York City. On Steepster, Ten Ren is saying these few words on this Pouchon Tea, 3rd grade: Ten Ren’s Third Grade Pouchong consists of quality tea leaves from northern Taiwan. Pouchong along with Tung-Ting Oolong tea are among Taiwan’s famous teas. Pouchong tea originated in…
