Umi Tea Sets Blog

"I am the spring that the northern region couldn't wait for." The blossoms in full bloom from this beautiful poem by Zheng Chou Yu make their punctual appearance at plum...

Learning to identify aged Puerh is a daunting task even for a Chinese person who has many books and teachers available. We have spent many years studying Puerh tea with...

Though modern words still carry with them all the etymological richness of their heritage, the precision and focus of the modern world has often fractured their meanings at least in...

Many stories are told about tea. There are legends, fairytales and myths handed down from one generation to the next to create a narrative that explains the place of this...

Tea is the second most popular drink in the world, after spring water. That's quite an achievement for a humble plant and is a sign of its versatility. You can...

If there's one thing that stands out about tea drinkers, it's their special relationship with time. It is almost as if brewing a cup generates a few extra minutes in...

Think of a flavour, and the chances are you can buy a tea that incorporates it. There are numerous scented teas, including lemon-grass, lime, orange and ginger, cinnamon and even...

In many parts of the world, beverages similar to tea, such as herbal, fruit or medicinal teas are called "infusions". The word "tea" is principally used only for beverages made...

All tea drinkers have a relish for life and a willingness to lose themselves in the enjoyment of this most complex of drinks. But there are two people in particular...

Tea lounges are found in elegant hotels, quality shopping malls and the best shops and boulevards. You may also discover one in a small street, perhaps hidden up a picturesque...

Some new trends in tea drinking may seem rather extreme, not to say unsavoury, to the tea connoisseur. Take the idea of bubble tea as a case in point. This...