Archive for February, 2009
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Friday, February 27th, 2009Jasmine Downy Pearls in the garden
Monday, February 23rd, 2009The weather here in the bay area has been truly lovely so far this year. It has given me plenty of time to sit in the garden enjoying a cup of tea while I take photos of flowers. The tea I drank today was one of my ‘regulars’ – Jasmine Downy Pearls from Peets Coffee and Tea.
This [...]
Tea Review – Mighty Leaf Mandarin Rose
Sunday, February 22nd, 2009I had tea with a neighbor the other day, and it presented the opportunity to try something new and so the tea I chose was Mighty Leaf’s Mandarin Rose.
Here is how Mighty Leaf describes it:
Mandarin Rose boasts a garden of aromatic, candy-pink petals and rich black China tea leaves that result in a delicate wine essence [...]
L’Amyx – Bay Area Tea Bar
Saturday, February 21st, 2009L’Amyx is my neighborhood Tea Bar. Located in the Piedmont Avenue Neighborhood of Oakland it provides a real respite for folks in the neighborhood.
The staff is very friendly and courteous, as well as highly knowledgeable about tea. The store features an assortment of seating options, a very wide variety of tea and accessories for enjoying tea [...]
Tea and Etiquette – Executive Tea
Friday, February 20th, 2009Tea is becoming the beverage of choice in boardrooms all across America, and indeed, around the world. Many executives, and aspiring executives, are unsure of the protocols and manners associated with tea – the presence of tea does often change protocol – and so for those of you who would like to be introduced to [...]
Tea Video of the day – Gaiwan Ceremony
Thursday, February 19th, 2009The video below demonstrates the Chinese Gaiwan Tea Ceremony. I hope you enjoy it.
Tea Video of the day – do kung fu pu-erh tea with yixing teapot
Monday, February 16th, 2009Chinese Tea Preparation with Chinese yixing zisha (purple clay) teapot
Sung Dynasty Tea Technique – Mocha
Friday, February 13th, 2009The video below demonstrates how to make Mocha – a bowl of green tea from green tea powder using the proper “whisking” method as taught by Teaparker – a rather famous Taiwanese tea master.
I will be working on my technique!
Citron Green – Tea of the Day
Thursday, February 12th, 2009Citron Green
Green tea from China with the delicate flavors of lemon and lime. A happy marriage of great taste and proven health benefits. Just the right touch of citrus flavors to liven up the cup. Makes a light and refreshing drink that’s popular both hot and iced. If you are new to green tea, this [...]
Oolong Sampler – Tea of the Day
Tuesday, February 10th, 2009Today’s featured tea is an Oolong Sampler from Adagio. Currently the sampler features Jasmine #5 – a delicate tea infused with jasmine flowers, Oolong #8 – an oriental beauty from Taiwan, ti kuan yin – tea from the Fujian province of China, and wuyi ensemble – a smoky tea from the coastal region of China.
The [...]