At first glance, white tea appears soft and delicate, and one doesn’t expect any surprises from this subtle blend. However, once brewed the White Peony tea takes on another character entirely, as if its true strength is only emboldened when tested with hot water. It gives off a floral aroma, but a rich taste of … Continue reading
Kukicha tea is made from the stems, stalks and twigs of tea leaves that are roasted over an open fire. Composed of parts of the tea plant that are typically discarded in other tea blends, it tastes woodsy, like the fruits of gathering herbs and leaves from the forest floor. There’s a subtlety to this … Continue reading
Rooibos is a tea that is not always as it seems; a reminder that appearances can be deceiving. Upon first glance, this ochre-colored tea with it’s deep, red palette seems like it would be bursting with robust caffeinated glory. It is however, surprisingly caffeine-free, despite it’s firey color and unique taste. Its defining traits are … Continue reading
If and when you read A Discovery of Witches, you’ll learn that the protagonist Diana is either constantly brewing a pot of tea, drinking tea, washing tea cups or thinking of when she can next get her hands on a piping hot cuppa’. That’s not to say that a lot of other things don’t happen … Continue reading
I find that tea is the perfect accompaniment for reading. I love having a fresh pot next to my book. Drinking tea while reading informs the whole process, leading me to savor each word and moment created on the page. There’s the careful balancing act that goes along with it, tea, page, tea, page, etc. … Continue reading
