Some Chinese tea cups, known as gaiwans, do not have handles. This is because they are designed to be held with the palms of the hands, allowing the drinker to feel the warmth of the tea and appreciate its aroma.…
What is glass made of? The wonders of glass all come down to melting sand. Glass has become so commonplace today that it’s easy to see right through it without a second thought. It’s in our windows, on our screens,…
Tea leaves, water, and a few guidelines are all you need to brew a great cup. How long you steep your tea and the temperature of the water you use make all the difference when it comes to preparing the…
Green Tea Best water temperature: 175° F to 180° FOptimal steep time: 2 to 3 minutesWhat to add: Nothing. Serve straight up. Green tea makes up just about 15 percent of all the tea imported into the U.S. Like black tea, it’s made…
Iced Tea Around 75 to 80 percent of tea consumed in the U.S. is iced, according to the Tea Association of the U.S.A., from Snapple peach iced tea, a favorite in my household, to common iced tea made at home…
The Chinese tea tray is used when making Gong Fu style tea and is an integral component of the Chinese tea ceremony. The Chinese culture has embraced tea and the essential tea making products such as the Gong Fu tea tray…
A proper tea set typically includes a Art Deco Teapot, tea cups, and saucers. Some tea sets may also include additional items such as a sugar bowl and creamer, a tea strainer, a tea cozy to keep the tea warm, and…
