On a Chai Trail: The Bengali and their Cha2
In Didin’s (my maternal grandmother) house in Kolkata there were many storage cupboards inset into the thick walls with glass […]
On a Chai Trail: The Bengali and their Cha2
In Didin’s (my maternal grandmother) house in Kolkata there were many storage cupboards inset into the thick walls with glass […]
Inspiring enthusiasts to refine their taste in tea
The Southern Earl Grey
This Champagne Tea Cocktail has been served on multiple continents and is a perennial favorite at L’Espalier in Boston. It […]
Tea for Generations to Come
KITSUKI, Japan Small family-owned tea gardens are inseparable from the economic and social past of historical places such as Kitsuki, […]
Tiki and Tea, A Tea-Smoked Cocktail
William Prine, at L’Espalier, located at the Mandarin Oriental in Boston, has created this fabulous straight tiki style cocktail with Keemun and clove smoke that really brings it to life.
Tea Smoked Salmon
This lightly cured and smoked Salmon can be used as shown here for a first course, or with different accompaniments as a main course.
Tea Smoked Quail
Smoked poultry or fish are seen often in Asian cuisines, while in the west, particularly America, meat is more often smoked.
Tea Smoked Salt
I enjoy using Tea Smoked Salts as finishing salts where a pinch can really bring together the flavor and aromatic components of your dish.
Origins: Historic Ceylon
From the vibrant colors and culture of Colombo to the peaceful hillsides of Kandy, Sri Lanka is both a tea […]
Smoking with Tea Leaves
Smoking with tea leaves is not that different from classic wood chip smoking, and in fact tea leaves and wood chips work beautifully together.
Tea Smoked Pork Loin
Pork takes particularly well to smoking techniques, especially those that are preceded by brining.
Origin India: Garden by the River
It took ten years for Rajiv Lochan to acquire and consolidate various plots into a single garden known as Doke Tea, an organic farm along the south bank of the Doke River in Bihar, India.
Origins: Kanchanjangha Organic Nepal Tea
RANITAR, Nepal Tea was a gift fit for their king that the humble people of Nepal have cherished since its […]
Tea Brined Holiday Porchetta
This Italian holiday classic is incredibly moist and more tender than you will believe. Although the hands on time is not long, you’ll want to plan two days ahead to tea brine your pork belly overnight, then rub it with tea, herbs and spices and allow to sit another night before slowly roasting.
Curios: Double Wall Gaiwan
Manual founder and creative director Craighton Berman funded this Tea Maker No.1 on Kickstarter. The minimalist tea brewer is made […]
Tea Nog
For the holidays on a variety of menus I have often featured ‘Tea Nog’ which is a handmade eggnog made […]
Tea Has Lots of Chemistry
Tea lovers know it’s a delicious drink. They’re used to hearing claims that it’s good for you, too. But how […]
Tea Ghee
Ghee is a style of clarified butter used in Indian cuisine. In Western clarified butter, you melt the unsalted butter, skim […]
Curios: The Deviehl is in the Details
Crafted from exotic materials, these magnificent cups from Deviehl are a testament to London’s ability to create heirlooms for the […]
Middle Eastern Kahk
These melt in your mouth butter cookies are served at holiday times such as post-Ramadan Eid al fitr, Christmas and […]
Curios: The Scent of Tea
Literally steeped in alcohol, the subtlety of the rare teas in this collection from Jo Malone London was completely preserved, […]
Cranberry Apple Preserves
This preserve is equally at home on the breakfast table or with your afternoon scones as it is on your Thanksgiving dinner table.
How to be a Tea Tourist in Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia One of the great pleasures of traveling is taking time to enjoy tea in a new place […]
Jasmine Tea Cured Salmon
I’ve done many variations on this salmon over the years, but this was the first version that was served at […]
Curios: Customized Tea Towels
Personalization was already taken to new heights when Spoonflower […]
Keemun Mushroom Risotto
The sweet malty notes of Keemun black tea vamp up the nutty, umami qualities of this sumptuous mushroom risotto. When […]
Fish House Punch
‘Fish House Punch’ was created in 1732 at the The Schuylkill Fishing Company gentleman’s club in Philadelphia. This angling club, […]
Making an Oleo Saccharum
A secret of good punches for the last 200 years is oleo saccharum (sweet oil). This is made by muddling together […]
Green Fruits in Jasmine Tea Syrup
This refreshing recipe by Jane Pettigrew came to us by way of Joanna Pruess. It works beautifully as a salad or a dessert. If […]
Matcha and White Bean Dip
This white bean dip recipe is breathtakingly quick to make. If you need a quick dish to bring to a […]
Marzi’s Summer Gimlet
This wonderful cocktail was created by Marzi Pecen for a Tea Cocktail event that she was leading. She noted that […]
Matcha-Pineapple Margarita
This recipe by Joanna Pruess was created for a tea cocktail book that we are currently writing together. Joanna expressed […]
Lucy’s Fried Chicken’s “Tea Pie” Recipe
Lucy’s Fried Chicken, a cherished Texas restaurant chain offers a variation on the Southern specialty Chess Pie made with tea. What could be more perfect to serve at any barbecue?
HARVEST REVIEW 2016: Indonesia’s Terroir Yields Rare Consistency
There are few seasonal variations for Indonesia’s teas. This is in contrast to areas like Japan or Darjeeling, where extremes in temperature and growing conditions throughout the seasons create drastically different profiles with each harvest.
Black Tea and Spice Rubbed Baby Back Ribs
Space on the grill is at a premium when entertaining a crowd so rather than a long slow grilling over indirect heat tea-braise your baby back ribs and then quickly finish on the grill!
Tea Discovery: Thousand Tael Tea
Photos by Qiu, courtesy of Cha Dao Life Magazine Retold by Si Chen With its striking look, Thousand-Tael tea stands […]
HARVEST REVIEW: Nepal
DO NOT PUBLISH http://kathmandupost.ekantipur.com/printedition/news/2016-05-02/tea-exports-down-as-production-up.html May 2, 2016- Tea exports dropped 1.13 percent in the last fiscal year despite a significant […]
Tea-Grilled Wings with Hot Green Dipping Sauce
This recipe is from Culinary Tea by Cynthia Gold and Lise Stern. These wings, one of my absolute favorite things […]
What’s Steeping: Tea Journey April 2017 Origins
Tea Journey annually publishes an “Origins” issue timed to the new harvest. Our intent is to introduce readers to how […]
Gourmet Smores
At Restaurant L’Espalier in Boston, Pastry Chef Jared Bacheller creates a small sweet treat that is wrapped and given to […]
Sri Lanka’s Tea Sesquicentennial
Sri Lanka celebrated its 150th anniversary of tea beginning in 2016 and culminating in the International Tea Convention and Expo in Colombo in August 2017.
Tea: A User’s Guide
Tea: A User’s Guide By Tony Gebely Purchase at World of Tea Eggs and Toast Media If you are one […]
How Millennials Take Their Tea
Tea may still take a back seat to coffee in the U.S., but it is gaining ground as more and more consumers enjoy its versatility, its health aspect and its variety of flavors and blends.
Evolution on the Farm
Six years is not a long time to master tea with its centuries of development, so expectations visiting Westholme Tea Farm were not high. But the region’s combination of ideal growing conditions and a sensitive palate produced something worthy of the title: Canada’s First Tea Farm.
Stylish Teapots
Having the perfect teapot on hand can only enhance the tea experience—especially with so many teapots available, each with its own personality and functionality.
Bro-mancing the Stone-Pressed Puerh Cake
Men have for centuries dominated the professional tea industry as tea buyers, sellers, traders, and plantation owners. They have also led as change agents and tea masters in the cultural tea arts, from the Japanese tea ceremony to gongfu cha in China and Taiwan. Gifting tea to and from men has long been a tradition in Asia.
Harvest Review: Africa
Rains essential to the 2016 flush throughout East Africa arrived too soon or they arrived in torrents too late — but mainly they didn’t arrive at all.
Tea Gifts for Children
From nursery rhymes to imaginary parties with dolls and teddy bears, tea time captures children’s imagination like nothing else.
Tea on Campus
Tea is not only fast becoming a beverage of choice to help college students with late-night study crunching, it is also a source of community-building in the dorms.
Treasured Taste
In a category filled with smooth ceramic surfaces, the Twelve Tastes Teapot by Spin Ceramics stands out. Made out of rare Zisha clay, the teapot is produced through an involved, meticulous process.
Harvest Review: Argentina
The harvest is just beginning in Argentina, the southernmost tea growing region in the world. This year November temperatures were unusually cool at the beginning of spring in the Southern Hemisphere.