Altitude, soil, rainfall and climate collectively referred to as ‘terroir’ in wine growing and tea production also determine the flavour, appearance and quality of the tea. High grown teas generally have a distinctly lighter, subtle flavour and quality in comparison to the denser and more... Continue reading
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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
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
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
English breakfast, irish breakfast, scottish breakfast, melbourne breakfast, perth breakfast, the list goes on. Breakfast teas were originally blended to give a strong brew, usually taken with milk, to complement a hearty english style breakfast of eggs, bacon, toast, butter and of course kippers and... Continue reading
A tea taster or blender tastes many hundreds of tea samples each week. This process determines the quality of the tea and the price that it will attract. Descriptive terms used by the tea trade exist for dry leaf, infused leaf and the beverage (called... Continue reading
Tea is an essential part of fine living and dining…..an integral part of the overall gastronomic experience. Just as wines are selected to enhance certain foods, teas can also be selected and brewed to match sweet, savoury or spicy foods and the various hours and... Continue reading