Recently, I bought a new kettle. Actually, I’ve been buying quite a few Kettles as part of my newfound faith in tea! I’ve rarely thought about what to do, I give it a quick rinse and off I go. In fact, I never really thought about what it was made of either and how that might […]
I’ve heard plenty of times the term tea specialist mentioned, as well as tea sommelier, tea master, tea connoisseur, and others. Certainly in restaurants that had specific beverages such as tea, and indeed similar in places selling coffee, wine, and fruit juices. So who is a tea specialist when compared to say a Barrista, and […]
I’ve been to the refrigerator for some milk plenty of times. Just to realize I was out of fresh milk! On other occasions, I’ve been to the refrigerator for the milk, and guess what! Spoiled Milk. Have you ever come across situations like this? In such a fix, I’ve found milk powder to be a […]
When it comes to choosing, I always choose black tea over coffee. While my choice is based solely on preference in taste, and my tea experience, people do ask which one is better; black tea vs black coffee? For a coffee person, mornings don’t usually start without the much-needed caffeine kick from coffee and, of […]
When it comes to tea, everyone talks a lot about the caffeine content. However, there’s another vital component of tea, namely tannin, that you need to know about too. So, what is tannin? Tannins are compounds called polyphenols that are famous for their strong flavor and astringent properties. The presence of tannin gives the tea […]
I recently took an interest in tea reading and started looking up online how to do it yourself. I ended up spending hours in research and couldn’t find anything super comprehensive, plus I found out how seemingly infinite this art …or science is. So I’ve put it all here for your delight! Here’s the step-by-step […]
Iced Tea is something that every tea-lover is thankful for in the hot summer months when you need your tea fix but also crave something that is cooler than a hot cuppa. So What is Iced Tea? As the name suggests, Iced Tea is a tea served chilled. Although chilled herbal tea is also referred […]
Originating from China, White Tea is yet another form of tea that I was determined to learn more about when I started out. I’ve heard many people swear by its ability to rejuvenate your senses thanks to its potency, taste, and aroma. Fortunately, you don’t need to go to China to enjoy a cup of White […]
I love the occasional sweet tea just as much as the next person. So, I decided to try and make some sweet tea at home. I searched online and went through different recipes till I found the perfect one (in my opinion!) So, how do you make sweet tea? Here’s the recipe: 10 Steps To […]
Originating from the Indian Subcontinent, Chai Tea has now become a strong contender for one of the most commonly drank beverages in the world. What was once nothing more than a regional indulgence, has now become a global phenomenon. So I simply had to write about it! So, what exactly is Chai Tea? Chai Tea […]
