Posted on May 16, 2010
In earlier posts I have suggested that diners bring their own tea when eating out at a Chinese restaurant so that they may enjoy better quality tea with their meals. Instead of having the restaurant automatically bring the standard teabag or restaurant grade tea, just hand the tea to your waiter or waitress, and it’s [...]
Posted on August 10, 2009
It is tempting to buy one of these doll-sized sets. People interested in tea read about the benefits of Yixing clay pots, and the diminutive size of the pot and cups, all sitting atop a small tray or bowl, sets them apart from standard teasets.
Teasets mean sharing, and gongfu sets can inspire a bit of [...]
Posted on August 10, 2009
Many a visitor to China or a shopper in Chinatown has encountered miniature teasets. Made of clay or porcelain, one could easily be forgiven for thinking that these attractive sets are doll’s sets.
These smaller teasets usually comprise a teapot (or a lidded bowl) and four to six tiny cups resting on a dish. Sometimes the [...]
Posted on April 28, 2009
During this holiday season I have noticed ads, in print and on tv, for the Keurig single serve coffeemaker, which makes tea and hot chocolate as well. Sale prices for this type of “single serve hot beverage system” range from $79.99 to $149.99 and higher. Other brands include familiar names such as Tassimo, Krups, Melitta, [...]
Posted on December 22, 2008
I am surprised I don’t hear more about events like these. A tea tasting need not be expensive, since not much tea is used, and the accompaniments of small savories or sweets should draw those who may not be tea enthusiasts yet. People bring different sensibilities and preferences, and shared tastings generate discussion, and descriptions [...]