I never realized it as a kid, but drinking tea was a ritual in my family. We drank a variety of teas, each made in its own precise way. Every tea has an optimal steep time and ideal water temperature, ...

A wry, passionate guide to making the perfect cup of tea — loose leaf and tea bags — with global tea stats, etiquette tips ...

Tea is one of the world’s oldest beverages, and for centuries, people have been perfecting the art of making it. And for truly delicious tea, you need the right tools and equipment. Sure, steeping and ...

Bitter tea results from over-brewing, excess tannins, or poor brewing methods. Fix it by diluting with milk or water, adding lemon (not in milk tea), salt, herbs, or sweeteners. Prevent bitterness by ...

I never realized it as a kid, but drinking tea was a ritual in my family. We drank a variety of teas, each made in its own precise way. Every tea has an optimal steep time and ideal water temperature, ...

A freshly brewed mug of tea is the product of many serendipities: ancient human ingenuity, meticulous harvesting, global trade and a whole lot of chemistry. In her new book “Steeped: The Chemistry of ...