A brief history of the evolution of teapots The first teapots appeared in China during the Yuan dynasty. Before their invention, people simply boiled water and added tea leaves directly to it, either in a...

Tea infusers have a somewhat disjointed history. Dynasty after dynasty, China never considered them. Necessity being the mother of invention, it seems the Chinese never needed them: they simply poured hot water over the tea...

When we talk about tea accessories, talking about the teacup is an obvious, unavoidable thing to do; we even create expressions around the subject ("It's not my cup of tea") whose origin we then forget....

The history of tea is a long love story, spanning centuries, dynasties, and continents. Just as you'll find books dedicated to the history of tea, you'll find tea sets and teapots in museums. That's how...

The world of tea is a rich one. There are the more traditional teas (green, white, black; oolong or jasmine tea, for example) and the more vibrant tea blends of today (their names are often...

You can buy it on a whim and quickly at the supermarket, prepare it in the microwave without much thought or effort, true, but tea is so much more than just a bag of herbs...

Discovered millennia ago in China as a medicinal plant, tea has become a beloved beverage that has spread across the globe, becoming the second most consumed liquid in the world after water. And since discoveries...

5 good reasons to incorporate tea into your daily routine 1) An impressive source of antioxidants A single cup of tea contains up to ten times more antioxidants than a serving of fruit. These valuable...

The art of preparing the perfect cup of tea Preparing a good cup of tea is a true art—the British and the Japanese alike will attest to this. While each culture has its own rituals...

A good relationship with your clients and colleagues is built on respect and mutual trust. That said, it can sometimes be tricky to know exactly what to give as a gift to your clients and...