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
Why Herbal “Tea” is not Tea!
Watch a video where I explain why herbal infusions, tisanes, and drinks are not actually technically tea.
CBS Sunday Morning Travels with us to the Fall Tea Harvest in Fujian, China
Watch the segment CBS Sunday Morning produced when they came along with me to the fall tea harvest in Anxi, Fujian in China.
Finding Comfort in Tea from Ancient China
Watch as I discuss looking to ancient Chinese poems about tea for comfort during times of high anxiety today.
Cooling Down with Hot Tea
Watch a video where I make green tea and discuss the traditional Chinese medicine concept of heating and cooling foods and how hot tea can be a cooling drink.
Appreciating Single Origin Teas
Watch a video where I discuss single origin teas vs. scented and blended teas while brewing a cup of Phoenix Honey Orchid oolong tea in a gaiwan.
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.
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.