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Malaysian Tea Master Ling Ping Xang has been such an important part of the tea world for so long that it's difficult to describe his contribution concisely. He has studied...

You don't need to visit a tea lounge to enjoy the cultural benefits of a cuppa. Many people now enjoy the best-quality teas in their own home and often see...

We will report on the many tea events, expos, and meetings throughout the world. We hope to capture them in way that makes you feel as if the trip wasn't...

Some new trends in tea drinking may seem rather extreme, not to say unsavoury, to the tea connoisseur. Take the idea of bubble tea as a case in point. This...

There is an ancient Chinese proverb that says being a recluse on the mountain is much easier than being one in the midst of the city. This philosophy of being...

Always store tea in well-sealed containers in a dry, dark and cool place. Tea should have as much space as possible to brew in a pot. Avoid small tea bags...

Six factors go into making the perfect cup of tea: Top-quality tea Proper storage Correct preparation The perfect brewing time A suitable tea service A relaxing environment In this chapter,...

Wistaria tea culture is an evolving aesthetic, an enchanting art and a noble method of cultivating oneself. For those that come into contact with this culture and share in the...

There are many things that cause divisions between cultures, and it's tempting to think that we'll never bridge those gaps. But a cup of tea can really make a difference,...

Lu Tong was a tea scholar in the Tang Dynasty. He has been called a "celestial harbinger of tea" for the depth and elegance his poetry conveys. It is obvious...

No other country has elevated tea drinking to such a high level as Japan. The land of smiles is full of purist tea houses, made from bamboo and wood, which...

In my time surfing English-language online I forums for tea drinkers, I came across some I interesting reactions from tea drinkers in Asia who had browsed the site. I started...