Umi Tea Sets Blog

Tea Customs Every country serves tea in a manner that expresses its own culture. In China a cup of tea is a customary way to welcome a guest, In Morocco,...

Black tea is the classic foundation for iced tea, but try experimenting with blended and flavored teas, green teas, and herbals. Here are two methods for making sure your iced...

My chai tea Preparing a single cup of chai is as easy as raiding your spice cabinet. Here is my current favorite recipe. One of the pleasures of chai is...

This herbal tea blend makes a flavorful afternoon pick-me-up. The chamomile has a restful quality and its taste is applelike, while the basil and citrus peels refresh with their peppery...

The first time I tasted sun tea was on California's Catalina Island when my dad and mom took my brother and me there in an old Chris Craft wooden cruiser....

The end of 2011 was a winter of gradually fading enthusiasm. Index products of many speculators progressively underwent rational price reductions. After Zisha pottery auctions failed to meet expectations, the...

For each drink, you will need: 1 LIME OR LEMON WEDGE SAUCER OF SUGAR FOR COATING RIM OF GLASS 1/2 TO 2/3 CUP STRONGLY BREWED GREEN TEA CHAI. FROZEN INTO...

Fragrant Tea from a Beautiful Isle In 1557, when the Portuguese first came to the island now known as Taiwan, they were so moved by the beauty of the place...

Small enough to place on a teacup saucer, these bite-sized cream scones are the quintessential teatime treat. They’re ideal for dipping. Try pairing them with a small dipping bowl filled...

Historically, high mountain tea growing districts have produced Oolong teas. In recent years, small amounts of black and green teas have come onto the high mountain market, but Oolong remains...

There is something delightful about walking into a room filled with the fragrant air of potpourri. To make your own, follow this simple recipe. You can be as creative as...

The Taiwanese tea industry has around two hundred years of history. Taiwanese high mountain tea has only really come to exist in the past thirty years. These thirty years have...