WNYC Interview on Global Tea History and Tea How-To’s
LISTEN to an interview about tea history and listener call-in Q&A I did with Alison Stewart on WNYC’s “All of It” show
Two Mistakes to Avoid When Steeping Green Tea
Watch a video that breaks down the how-to's of brewing green tea focusing on the two main factors you have to pay attention to: temperature and time
Five Simple Principles for Making the Perfect Cup of Tea
You don’t need a fancy or complicated ceremony to brew tea optimally. You don’t even need a teapot. You just need to respect these basic principles for brewing the perfect cup of tea
Ideal Tea Steeping Infographic
A handy infographic I made just for you to help you learn the optimal windows for brewing each type of tea.
Easiest Way to Make Loose Leaf Tea at Home
Watch a video on how to brew loose-leaf tea at home without any special teaware pieces. All you need is a mixing cup and a fork.
Please Don’t Microwave Your Water for Tea
Watch a video where I discuss how your cup of tea is 98% water, so let’s all give our water a little respect while making a cup of green tea.
How to Make a Great Cup of White Peony White Tea
Watch a video made in collaboration with AsiaStore at the Asia Society in New York City, which shows you everything you need to know for a great cup of White Peony White Tea.
Step-by-step How To Make a Perfect Cup of Oolong tea
My step-by-step recipe for the ultimate cup of oolong tea for KCRW Good Food’s blog.
Why Do People “Rinse” their Tea?
De-mystifying this extra little step that will help you get the most out of your tea leaves to make the ultimate cup of tea.
Best Way to Store Your Teas
The basic things to keep in mind to store your teas and preserve their freshness for as long as possible.
To Milk or Not with Black Tea
Watch as I discuss why people use milk in their tea nad how milk and tea react chemically while brewing a cup of Qimen (aka Keemun) Black Tea.