What if the best teas aren’t the ones hyped on every list, but the ones a friend carries across the ocean because they can’t be found anywhere else? That’s exactly how I first met Le Comptoir Florian (also known as La Maison du Thé) in Belgium. Several years ago a friend was coming to visit…
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,…
Nepal has quietly become one of the most interesting tea-producing regions in the world. While countries like China, India, Japan, and Taiwan often dominate the conversation around specialty tea, Nepali tea has been steadily gaining recognition among tea drinkers looking for something a little different. I was first introduced to Nepali tea several years ago…
A lot of non-tea related things happened this week but I have been having my daily seeps regardless. I am about to finish my stash of Earl Grey I buy in bulk at the Oriental Pastry & Grocery on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. I love going there to get my raw almonds, cardamon seeds and things like…
I collect tea-related stories from newsfeeds, articles, and research. This is not a news cycle recap.It is a curated view of how tea appears across culture, industry, design, health debates, and daily life. Tea ranks among the most widely consumed beverages in the world.It also connects economies, rituals, and everyday habits across China, India, Kenya,…
