Lemon Verbena: A tonic for the digestive system February 05, 2014Elena Volkova Lemon Verbena, called The Queen’s Herb, has benefits that are known the world over. Originally from South America, it has been imported to Europe 400 years ago. Spanish conquistadors noticed...
If you like green tea you will love Sencha. January 31, 2014Elena Volkova I love it because of its freshness, color, and the light energy boost and uplift it gives me. You can drink Sencha any time of day—with food, desserts, or just...
Cinnamon Tea January 31, 2014Elena Volkova I love great food, especially during holidays when it isn't possible to resist the abundant and delicious meals we share with family and friends. Sometimes after eating too much, especially sweets,...
Miracle in the cup: Dragon 4 Flowers January 31, 2014Elena Volkova Tea is part of my everyday happiness. Would...
To Make a Great tea - Use Good Water January 31, 2014Cindy Nicholas Do you know that in ancient times in China tea lovers would go a great distance to get the right water for each variety of tea. It was believed that the water must...
Lu Yu The Sage of Tea January 31, 2014Elena Volkova The first book about the rules of successful tea brewing was called Tea Classic ( Cha Jing ) ; it was written in the 7th Century by Lu Yu, known...
Darjeeling MIM served in a special Cobalt Net tea set January 31, 2014Elena Volkova For special occasions I use a special tea set I brought from Russia. This tea set has a direct connection with my cultural heritage. It is called Cobalt Blue Net...
Roses, Love and Tea January 31, 2014Cindy Nicholas When we think about roses we think about love and...
Dragonwell Tea : delight for all the senses January 30, 2014Cindy Nicholas I am a lifelong tea lover. Tea is part of my everyday happiness. I love to start my morning at work with a cup of good tea and finish my...
Russian Caravan: great tea after skiing or snow shoveling January 30, 2014Elena Volkova In Russia this tea is unknown, even though it has been quite popular in the West. It is said this tea was named in remembrance of the teas that came...
How to Brew Matcha January 30, 2014Cindy Nicholas Brewing Matcha powdered tea is very different than steeping the leaves. You should have at least one special tool, a bamboo whisk. Start
Matcha: calm alertness tea January 30, 2014Cindy Nicholas Matcha, the “jade drink,” appeared in China in the 10th Century and by the 12th Century it was imported to Japan. In China, by that time, it was almost forgotten,...