Blast From the Past: Darjeeling – Land of the Thunderbolt: Arrival of Spring...
This centre of Heaven This core of the Earth This Heart of the World Fenced Round with snow!! Arrivals of the first flush in Darjeeling floods the heart and mind with lucid, impressionistic visions....
View ArticleEasy as Darjeeling-Peach Pie
As a long time tea lover, I believe that pie and a cup of perfectly brewed tea win out any day over the pie and coffee at the quintessential corner diner of your imagination. (Are there any corner...
View ArticleJapanese Tea vs Indian Tea – 10 Battles You Don’t Want to Miss – Part 2
Continued from Japanese Tea vs Indian Tea – 10 Battles You Don’t Want to Miss – Part 1 4 – Aesthetics: Japanese Tea Uses More Machinery Most Japanese tea cultivation and processing is done by machines...
View ArticleDarjeeling Strike: The Aftermath
This time last year was very exciting in the Darjeeling region of India, the home of rolling tea hills and the fierce and friendly Gorkha culture. Locals had a sense of empowerment after a labor...
View ArticleKanchenjunga Tears – Part 1
The five treasures of the high snow welcome home one of their own: David Wilson Fletcher. As the snow from the summits of the Kanchenjunga Mountain Range nestled in at the foothills of the Himalayas...
View ArticleKanchenjunga Tears – Part 2
Continued from Kanchenjunga Tears – Part 1 While traveling in Darjeeling together, Kandy had the American version of her father’s book with her. The inclusion of the photos proved to be priceless. We...
View ArticleTea at sunrise
As final arrangements are put into place for the upcoming World Tea Tours’ Tea Tour of Fujian, I’m still warmed by the illuminating memory of my visit to Darjeeling in December of 2011. After having...
View ArticleArighato Gujaimaso
From the moment you get up in the morning, go to the restroom to get ready, have breakfast, catch the train to Minamimakhuari station and take the bus to the venue of Foodex 2014 in Makuhari Messe, the...
View ArticleNot Your Southern Grandma’s Iced Tea
Summer’s here, which presents some tantalizing options for tea drinkers in general and iced tea lovers in particular. It’s a fun time to throw caution to the wind and mix up some fresh ideas in the...
View ArticleHow To Brew Loose Leaf Indian Tea: Assam & Darjeeling
If you are a lover of black teas, you should try the Indian teas in the video. The post How To Brew Loose Leaf Indian Tea: Assam & Darjeeling appeared first on T Ching.
View ArticleHerb and Tea Pairing; Fantastic Blends With Your Favorite Foods
Experiment by pairing your favorite tea and herbs in cooking and sipping. The post Herb and Tea Pairing; Fantastic Blends With Your Favorite Foods appeared first on T Ching.
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