Umi Tea Sets Blog

In much of the word, the word Chai, simply means tea. In the Western world especially. in North America. chai, (rhymes with "high") has come to mean a tea brewed...

Over the centuries, tea has been considered a healthy beverage as well as a pleasurable one. Its therapeutic powers have long been glorified by scholars, scientists, and journalists. Lu Yu,...

We describe old Puerh tea as having clear, transparent liquor, rich and changing mouth feel (kougan), distinct layers of flavor, mellow and soft texture in the mouth, distant and prolonged...

When is a tea not a tea? When it's an herbal infusion, or tisane. Technically speaking, only a beverage made from the leaves of one plant, Camellia sinensis, can truly...

What is quality Puerh tea? I am sure many new Puerh tea drinkers have pondered this question. Depending on one's perspective, its answer may be very simple, or very complex....

Black tea is the classic foundation for iced tea, but try experimenting with blended and flavored teas, green teas, and herbals. Here are two methods for making sure your iced...

This herbal tea blend makes a flavorful afternoon pick-me-up. The chamomile has a restful quality and its taste is applelike, while the basil and citrus peels refresh with their peppery...

The first time I tasted sun tea was on California's Catalina Island when my dad and mom took my brother and me there in an old Chris Craft wooden cruiser....

The end of 2011 was a winter of gradually fading enthusiasm. Index products of many speculators progressively underwent rational price reductions. After Zisha pottery auctions failed to meet expectations, the...

For each drink, you will need: 1 LIME OR LEMON WEDGE SAUCER OF SUGAR FOR COATING RIM OF GLASS 1/2 TO 2/3 CUP STRONGLY BREWED GREEN TEA CHAI. FROZEN INTO...

Fragrant Tea from a Beautiful Isle In 1557, when the Portuguese first came to the island now known as Taiwan, they were so moved by the beauty of the place...

Historically, high mountain tea growing districts have produced Oolong teas. In recent years, small amounts of black and green teas have come onto the high mountain market, but Oolong remains...