Ashley It is not essential to heat water to enjoy a good tea. There is a preparation method that allows tea to be infused cold and achieve really interesting results. We explain how to do it. The tradition of cold infusion comes from Japan, where it has been carried out for hundreds of years. It is a different experience, … Read more
Legend has it that in the Himalayas lives the deity Shanker Mahadeva who blows on the tea plantations to cool them and creates the mist that gives Darjeeling tea its unmistakable quality and flavor. Tea grown in Darjeeling breathes the Himalayan climate and is considered one of the best in the world. It is sometimes referred … Read more
Matcha tea is probably the most deeply rooted tea in Japanese culture and traditions. If you’ve decided to try making your first mug at home, there are a few things you should know. We teach you how to prepare matcha tea like a real Japanese. Introduction to matcha tea This bright green tea is the one that is served during the … Read more
Tea is well-known as an infusion, but what would you say if we told you that it is also possible to find numerous recipes with tea? Some famous cases are the use of the famous matcha tea in many preparations of Japanese pastries and pastries or Lapsang Souchong, to give certain recipes a smoky touch. The use … Read more
Do you consider yourself a tea specialist? There are literally hundreds of varieties of tea in the world, how many do you think you could name? Within the world of teas there are, of course, rarities and peculiarities. In this article, we embark on a journey across the world to discover a few teas that, most likely, … Read more
Did you know that the same plant, Camellia sinensis, is the basis for making black tea, white tea, and indeed any type of tea? Well yes. What truly sets teas apart is the process that the leaves of this amazing plant go through during brewing. This production process affects not only the flavors and aromas of the teas, … Read more
Rooibos is not made from the tea plant, our well-known Camellia sinensis, but from a bush of South African origin, Aspalathus linearis. Although in Afrikaans its name would translate as “red bush” we should not confuse rooibos with red tea since, basically, rooibos is not a tea. Although rooibos is used to prepare an infusion and is often … Read more
Faced with the first discomfort, mothers and grandmothers often turn to home remedies for sore throats: “Take an infusion!” They usually say. A hot drink can be extremely comforting and help ease the symptoms of a sore throat. But while it is true that any hot drink can bring us some relief, some herbs have powerful … Read more
Has the bubble tea craze hit you yet ? This drink of Taiwanese origin combines tea with the famous tapioca “pearls” and offers a spectacular appearance. Instagram, for example, is literally flooded with photos of endless variations of bubble tea. This drink is very popular in countries like Japan, where there are stores that are exclusively dedicated to selling … Read more
Are you obsessed with the world of tea and is there a little corner in your kitchen where you could keep some new knickknack? Is the birthday of a great baby friend coming up? Do you want to make a novel Christmas gift? We present below some ideas of utensils or gadgets that will delight any lover of the world of … Read more
