Steve Churchill

Traveling Down History Lane with Tea

Today teapots come in just about any color, shape and size. They have a variety of shapes like houses or animals while some are ornately painted and gilded with gold. Plain style teapots and oriental style pots are likewise popular on the shelves of dep... Read >

Techno Toys & Tea

There are several basic needs when making tea. They include a teakettle, teapot, strainer or infuser and a teacup. Along with these basics are items that enhance the tea making and drinking experience. Serious tea drinkers may purchase and use many differ... Read >

Join Me for a Proper Tea

People observed teatime for centuries as a formal event perfect for socialization and passing the time with delicious treats and pleasant conversation. Victorian teas are full of overtones that speak of the era strongly -- frills like lace and satin, bea... Read >

Western Tea Customs

Almost every western country has some sort of customs or traditional way of preparing tea, but the most prevalent custom was created by the English. They have made making and serving tea a true art form with many traditions and rituals. Tea is such an... Read >

A World of Tea in Words

Tea has as many specific terms associated with it as wine. There are four general categories of tea, each of which is further differentiated by the region it was grown in, how it was harvested and prepared and even the temperature of the water when steepi... Read >

Symbolism of Tea Ceremony

The famous Japanese tea ceremony is known for being highly symbolic, but exactly why is still a mystery to many people. The function of the ceremony itself is often confused as a worship of the tea itself, which is not the case. The start of the ceremo... Read >

Restaurant and Coffee Shops can Serve Great Tea Too!

When you walk into a storefront looking for a good spot of tea, the first thing to look for is cups. No, that is not a joke. Too many people have become accustomed to drinking out of paper cups that have been lined with a thin layer of wax. The fast food ... Read >

Tea Notions & Potions: The Superstition of Tea

When tea arrives in the Western world in the 17th century it came with a healthy bundle of superstitions. In part this may tie to all the mystical qualities ascribed to various herbs. Smart merchants always had a good story to help sell their goods. The m... Read >