Umi Tea Sets Blog

Da Hong Pao is not only the most famous of Wuyi teas, it is also considered the best. It was given as tribute through successive dynasties, and throughout each Da...

The name "tea master" is most familiar from the Asian tea ceremony. In this centuries-old tradition, tea is celebrated as being the very core of community life, the fabric that...

PROFILE Guang has a PhD. in Chemical Engineering. He has been passionate about tea culture and Yixing since he studied in Taiwan. Now he lives in Houston, TX, USA and...

It is said that Anna Russell, the Seventh Duchess of Bedford (1783 -1857), established the British custom of afternoon tea. The Duchess reportedly found the time between lunch and supper...

You don't have to be a qualified tea master or tea taster to enjoy the complex flavours associated with tea. It is possible for anyone to train their palate so...

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...

Malaysian Tea Master Ling Ping Xang has been such an important part of the tea world for so long that it's difficult to describe his contribution concisely. He has studied...

You don't need to visit a tea lounge to enjoy the cultural benefits of a cuppa. Many people now enjoy the best-quality teas in their own home and often see...

We will report on the many tea events, expos, and meetings throughout the world. We hope to capture them in way that makes you feel as if the trip wasn't...

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...

There is an ancient Chinese proverb that says being a recluse on the mountain is much easier than being one in the midst of the city. This philosophy of being...

Always store tea in well-sealed containers in a dry, dark and cool place. Tea should have as much space as possible to brew in a pot. Avoid small tea bags...