It may surprise you to know that Kenya which produces 8 per cent of the world’s tea, which is the third largest producer behind China and India, is the largest exporter of tea in the world. The strong and liquory teas that are produced by... Continue reading
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Probably producing the best black tea in the world, when Ceylon changed its name to Sri Lanka in the early 1970s it chose to retain the Ceylon Tea branding for which it had become famous. A country blessed with fertile soil and its weather governed... Continue reading
Matcha is a finely powdered green tea used in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony CHANOYU. Tea bushes which produce Matcha are covered with bamboo mats prior to being picked. This produces a slightly darker leaf and is said to increase the quality of nutrients, giving rise... Continue reading
India is the second largest producer of tea with about 23% of the world’s production. Again like China most of its production is consumed locally. The teas from Darjeeling, in the foothills of the Himalaya are known as the champagne of teas and its first... Continue reading
India is the second largest producer of tea with about 23% of the world’s production. Again like China most of its production is consumed locally. The teas from Darjeeling, in the foothills of the Himalaya are known as the champagne of teas and its first... Continue reading
This and the next few articles will familiarise you with the major tea growing countries and regions which are mostly in the Indian Ocean rim. It is essentially the same botanical source, but the differing tea products and flavours are created by the terroir, weather,... Continue reading
Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, Heart Tick, Ethical Partnership, Conservation, UTZ, PETA, Organic Certified, Halal, Kosher, Australian Made, etc. etc. These are some of the emblems that adorn packages of food and beverages that are sold in supermarkets in Australia. At the rate they are increasing the sizes... Continue reading
Have you ever noticed that eating meals with good quality crockery and drinking from good glassware, enhances the dining experience and seems to make the food and drink taste better? It is the same with tea. Use good quality teapots and cups and above all,... Continue reading
When the cold, windy and blustery winter sets in, a steaming cup of delicious hot tea or for those who prefer it, a herbal infusion, is a good way to bring back warmth and good health back into your life. Make a cup of your... Continue reading
When the cold, windy and blustery winter sets in, a steaming cup of delicious hot tea or for those who prefer it, a herbal infusion, is a good way to bring back warmth and good health back into your life. Make a cup of your... Continue reading
A recent article by the gentleman who invented the coffee capsule stated the he regretted having done so. The reason? The environmental impact of millions of used capsules, some aluminium, some plastic. While producers claim that they are recycled, with the best of intentions, most... Continue reading
Most of the tea produced in the world is from countries which border the Indian Ocean (Sri Lanka, Kenya, and India to name a few). High seasonal rainfall caused by monsoonal weather patterns have been vital for agricultural pursuits in this region – going back... Continue reading