with Dinah Saur
Before I get into the discussion on oolong tea, let’s take a step back and crack up a wee bit about that title. If you don’t get it, say it out loud with a really bad, stereotypical asian accent. (I appreciate a bad pun… emphasis on bad …probably more than I should.) Got it now? […]
My life is defined by passion. A passion for tea, adventure, Harry Potter, family, and living my life thoughtfully - among other things. I love to share my passions and this is my outlet for that.
“All there is to making tea is to pick it, steam it, pound it, shape it, dry it, tie it and seal it.” -Lu Yu, The Classic of Tea This is an excerpt from the first ever book on tea, called the Ch’a Ching, or The Classic of Tea. Written in the eight century (yes, […]
What exactly is tea, anyway? It seems like you just put any (non-poisonous) plant or herb put into hot water and – VOILA! – tea! Easy an answer as that would be, that’s not exactly how it works. Actual tea is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, a tree native to China. […]
A Chomp at Life 