Umi Tea Sets Blog

10 large ripe plum tomatoes Ice cubes.4 tablespoons (60 ml) olive oil.10 sprigs thyme.1 head garlic, separated into unpeeled cloves cut in half.Salt and pepper, to taste.1 cup (250 ml)...

8 large strawberries.3 sheets gelatin.1 cup (250 ml) cold water, plus extra water for soaking.2 tablespoons (30 ml) powdered Matcha Suisen Wasabi paste to taste. 1. Slice each strawberry in...

2 (10-ounce/300 g) pieces of sirloin.Salt and pepper, to taste.2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil.6 to 7 tablespoons (90 to 105 ml) butter.1 cup (250 ml) water.2 tablespoons...

1 white onion, coarsely chopped.1 carrot coarsely chopped.1/2 garlic clove, coarsely chopped.1 leek .white part only, coarsely chopped.2 1/4 pounds (1 kg) fresh pork flank.1 teaspoon (5 ml) + 1...

If there is one country that is responsible for spreading the cultivation of tea outside of China, it is the UK. Until the 20th century, this nation was one of...

China is the motherland of tea tree, the first nation that discovered, used, planted and commercially, produced tea. For Chinese people, drinking tea has a history longer than five thousand...

China is the motherland of tea tree, the first nation that discovered, used, planted and commercially, produced tea. For Chinese people, drinking tea has a history longer than five thousand...

4 cups (1 L) whole goats milk.1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly shaved ginger. 2 1/2 cups (625 ml) confectioners' sugar.5 ounces (150 g) ground almonds.2 teaspoons (10 ml) ground marjoram.4...

Panna cotta1 tablespoon (15 ml) gelatin2 tablespoons (30 ml) cold water.1 1/4 cups (310 ml) light (20%) or heavy (36%) cream.2 tablespoons (30 ml) jasmine or vanilla tea.1/2 cup (125...

1 cup (250 ml) light cream (20%) or whole milk.4 tablespoons (60 ml) Camellia chai spice/tea mix.4 tablespoons (60 ml) brown or granulated sugar 6 ounces (180 g) semisweet choeptate.3...

Ample: Round texture, generous liquid, quite long in the mouth.Aromatic: Rich in aroma, very fragrant.Astringent: Pungent, hand or full-bodied character; creates a drying feeling in the mouth.Biting: Describes a feeling...

Apart from the wealth of knowledge and cultural and personal experience he or she possesses, a taster must be able to summon up several skills. One of them is knowing...