The “Agony of the Leaves”
Unfurling oolong leaves. When the leaves of a high grade tea unfurl in hot water, the process is known in the west as the “agony of the leaves.” While the expression is a little punishing, I appreciate...
View ArticleLong Jing: Dragonwell
Pan firing Long Jing tea. Image from findyourtaste.wordpress.com The “Ten Famous Teas” of China include significant green teas that were once enjoyed only by the Emperor. Since the end of the imperial...
View ArticleSencha, Forever
Needle-like sencha leaves. Image from Thes du Japon. In the spring and summer, I love to brew and drink a clear sencha, as a clean and refreshing way to start to the day. And I’m certainly not alone....
View ArticleBlack Jasmine Pearls
Black Jasmine Pearls (Image from Davids Tea) I have been sampling teas from David’s Tea this week, partly because I was out of black tea and needed something strong and comforting in a hurry, and also...
View ArticleThe Uji
The Uji from Nadege in Toronto. After sampling some of the most delicious pastries in France, I worried I was ruined for sweets in Toronto. While I still can’t find anything as exquisite and inventive...
View ArticleDancing Leaves
Anji Bai Cha needle shaped leaves. (Image from Stone Leaf Tea) Fine Chinese teas are still often produced by hand, and with special consideration for the shape of the finished leaf. Anji Bai Cha is a...
View ArticleHow to Steep Teas
A range of tea leaves before and after steeping. (Image from Dragon Pearl Tea) Different tea styles require different water temperatures to bring out the best of the leaves. A black tea steeped in warm...
View ArticleMatcha Kit Kat
In Sanko on Queen West I found this today – a matcha flavoured Kit Kat. I thought Kit Kat was a fixed entity with four wafers coated in milk chocolate, available all over the world. It turns out that...
View ArticleGreen Tea Cupcakes
Making matcha donuts looks easy. So much so, that I bought a mini-donut pan and set about whipping up a batch before breakfast. Several hours later I have resolved never to touch the mini-donut pan...
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