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Monday, June 2, 2008


A teapot is one of your precious possessions so you want to take care of it properly. Your teapot should not be treated as one of your kitchenwares. This is because a teapot requires a different cleaning technique in order to ensure longevity.

Here are the steps to take in cleaning your teapot:

  • Never put your teapot in a dishwasher or a bowl of soapy water. The remaining soap residue may contaminate the tea thereby removing the flavor of the tea left in the teapot.
  • Pour away the tea, rinse with clean running water and turn upside down to drain.
  • Dry outside but not inside.
If you are using a glazed, silver or glass teapot, you are almost certain of a tannin residue. What you can do is to fill the teapot with a solution of 2 tablespoons of baking soda and boiling water. Soak it overnight, empty, rinse and dry it the next morning.

If you have an unglazed yixing teapot, keep in mind that this type of teapot is quite special. Never wash or clean the inside of yixing teapot. Yixing teapot will take a little time to settle into its use for a particular tea. The natural oils of the tea season the pot thereby intensifying the color and taste of the tea.


by: TheTeaAvenue
Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Instant tea was made mainly for convenience that is, for people on the go! The only advantage of an instant tea is just that...convenience. The same way that coffee lovers would not drink instant coffee, a true tea connoisseur would not even touch an instant tea.

This is because the pleasure of drinking tea starts from the preparation, brewing the tea, smelling the aroma of a fresh brewed tea, the use of a seasoned teapot and the actual sipping of the tea from a teacup.

But just how an instant tea made? First, the tea leaves are infused to extract all the components that go to make a cup of tea. The liquid are then further treated to obtain a solid, dry product by either evaporation, freezing, or filtering.

Evaporation is done with the application of heat, freeze concentration is done by partly freezing the infusion and then separating the ice particles, and filtering by allowing the water to pass through and trap the solid.

The solids are then dried and packed into moisture-resistant packaging.


by: TheTeaAvenue
Monday, May 26, 2008

Loose tea has different levels of processing and the final step is the sorting or commonly called the grading of the tea leaf. As the loose tea particles emerge from the ovens or dryers, they then passed through a sifter with graduated mesh dividing them into different size pieces.


What most of us thought (and I was one of them before I found out about it) is that loose tea is classified according to its taste or quality. In actuality, loose tea is classified according to the appearance and type of the tea leaf.


However, the finest grades of a loose tea almost give the finest quality.


To simplify the grading of a loose tea, there are two main divisions: the leaf grade and the brokern grade. The leaf grades consist of the larger pieces that are left after the broken grades have been sifted out.


Although this is of less interest to many of us tea lovers, it is actually the most important part and the crucial stage in the tea processing of a loose tea.


This is because when brewing, the strength, flavor and color infuse from the leaf into the boiling water at different rates according to the loose tea leaf size. Indeed, the larger the tea leaf, the slower the rate of infusion. The right timing for infusion affects the final taste of the loose tea.


It is also important that loose tea leaves are of the same size when using to brew a pot of tea. If there are smaller pieces of loose tea, they will sink to the bottom and cause an imbalance in the carefully created blend.




by: TheTeaAvenue
Sunday, May 25, 2008

Growing organic teas is extremely complicated and rigidly controlled. As with the word organic, the soil, fertilizers, pesticides as well as herbicides must only consists of compost, natural organic matter, dung, and plants and trees without the chemicals.

All of the above should provide the necessary nutrients, ground cover, and everything else that a plant requires.

An organic system produces good quality organic teas for a grwoing market of consumers who care for the environment and the long term health of the planet, as well as recognize and appreciate the fine quality and flavor of organic teas.

The purpose of organic estates are to produce an economically viable tea, protect the environment, and to achieve long term sustainability of soil fertility.


by: TheTeaAvenue
Saturday, March 8, 2008


Did you know that the traditional Japanese cast iron teapots (tetsubin) are also called “tekki” in Japanese? The Nambu region of northern Japan is where the art of casting became very popular; thanks to the great craftsmen who contibuted these numerous pieces of artworks. Because of the beauty of these cast iron teapots they have been produced for centuries in Japan. There are also other products that were casted and produced such as wind chimes,sukiyaki pans and rivets; although teapots are nothing comparable to the other products because of its quality and artistry.


The Authentic cast iron is called Iwachu Nambu tetsubin tea pot. This beautiful old tea pot shows a traditional Nambu tetsubin design, with textured upper surface and artistically tapered handle. This tea pot was made by the Iwachu company (the name is stamped under the spout) which was known as Japan’s premier makers of traditional cast ironware. This old pot have been used during the earlier years in Japan and as of today it is in very poor condition with marks, scratches and rust on the entire inner and outer surfaces. This can no longer be used for heating water, tea or sake but will only serve as a display due to its poor condition. This wonderful piece of art antique cast iron tea pot dates from the early to mid Japanese Showa period (1926-1989) and was acquired in the historic city of Shizuoka, Japan near the foot of Mt. Fuji.


by: TheTeaAvenue
Thursday, March 6, 2008

There are more than a million of exciting tea wares that can suite your life style and fashion to choose from.

If you are sort of a classy type, there are glass ware tea cups and tea pots for you that will definitely will suite your tastes and if you are an antique fanatic, there are these Yixing Tea Pots just enough for your style.

There dozens of tea ornaments as well for you if your interest are on oriental design such as Japanese Iron Cast Tea Pots as well as the Hand painted Indian Tea Pots.

For whatever experience or looks you have there are about more than sufficient varieties available waiting for you to grab to try and collect. They are also great as displays and accent to your house whether from zen and oriental design or even up to contemporary and modern interior designs.

Tea drinking is not just about zipping a hot cup of your favorite blend but also the experience and escape from the usual toxic reality of your busy life.


by: TheTeaAvenue

Are you worrying about possibilities of having minor health problems and as well of course major health issues as you continue to maintain your life style, wrong eating habits and smoking? Well, while you still have time to worry about it right now and still don’t feel any symptoms or you are not being rushed in to the hospital and having the chance to read this blog, well then you still have a lot of chance to have it right this time.

There are plenty of ways to prevent all your worries varying from medicines, habit-changes, expensive health programs and many more. However, you are still in a predicament of starting and as you continue; the challenge of persisting with it is another thing. I believe as you continue to read through this post, I can give you a good way to start and as well as to continue and form a new health friendly habit.

Will you believe if I say drinking tea will resolve and prevent all your health concerns?

Yes, tea drinking can help you improve your health and what is much better is that it will help you detoxify and cleanse as you continue to maintain this very simple effort. Though, it doesn’t stop from there, it also help you on improving your brain function in general. Many proof that you can see from your book can help you understand and learn about how herbal teas can help improve and cleanse your body. Many research also shows that drinking tea makes beautiful changes from inside out.

Several tea blends that can help you such as Green Teas, Ayurvedic Herbal Teas, Wu Long Teas and Rooibos or Red Teas.

Now, stop and reflect. Is tea drinking a difficult thing to do and maintain to help you improve your health?


by: TheTeaAvenue

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