Tea Bits

Last November we talked about which types of “real/true” tea (Camellia Sinensis), in general, are better for our body in the cold weather—mainly the “higher oxidized” teas such as oolong, blac … read more

The temperature is dropping. You put on a few layers of clothes and the heater is on, but you can still feel the chill in the air. You think to yourself, “Why don’t I brew some hot tea to keep my … read more

Sanpaotai, also known as gaiwan (covered bowl), is believed to have been originated from the Tang dynasty (618-906) in China and became popular in the northwestern part of the country between 14th a … read more