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Elevation, Latitude, And Tea Quality (Tea Terroir Part III)

Elevation, Latitude, And Tea Quality (Tea Terroir Part III)

Tea terroir is the set of environmental factors that influence the taste and overall characteristics of a tea. Elevation and latitude are two factors that make up terroir.

Pairing Tea and Chocolate

Pairing Tea and Chocolate

Chocolate and tea can make for a delicious and luxurious pairing. A pairing can bring out new flavors in your tea and take a simple tasting to the next level. So how do you know which chocolates to enjoy with each tea? The truth is, it's all about experimenting.

Discovering Masala Chai

Discovering Masala Chai

Masala chai is an Indian tea specialty that blends spicy, sweet, and milky flavors. This tea is delicious and different wherever you try it because everyone has crafted their own version of the classic. I'm going to walk you through the fundamental ingredients of a masala chai and also show you how the pros concoct their own (disclaimer: the pro is a kind-hearted Indian tea master).

Are You A Coffee Or A Tea Person?

Are You A Coffee Or A Tea Person?

Just like being a dog or a cat person, we like to identify as being part of an implicit coffee or tea person's club. The requirement of being part of the coffee club is that you are a highly productive caffeine-lover, while the tea club requires that you be a very healthy and relaxed hippie. I claim these stereotypes to be, not so surprisingly, far from true.

A Peak Into Tea Infusions

A Peak Into Tea Infusions

"The first brew is for your enemy, the second for the servant, the third for your wife, fourth for your mistress, the fifth for your business partner and the last for yourself."