Steep It Loose — WHOLE LEAF TEA

If you suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis, millions of American’s can sympathize with you.  You would think that this debilitating condition is something that you’ll just have to accept for the remainder of your aging life, but actually there are a few things you can do to help alleviate the pain.  One solution is not so…

For Valentine’s Day this year, my guy surprised me with my very own “tea corner” in our apartment! Up until now, my teaware and teas were steadily spilling out of our kitchen cabinet(s). My collection/obsession started in one kitchen cabinet, but in no time, was spilling into other areas, cabinets, nooks, crannies, even the counters……

With so many varieties of loose leaf tea to choose from, it’s hard to choose what to drink sometimes, but I’ve been on a real green tea kick. Lately I’ve been enjoying our new Mao Jian Jade Tips tea, a beautiful organic single-estate Chinese green that is uniquely vegetal and buttery, and is delicious hot or…

For anyone who’s had the chance to compare loose leaf tea to a tea bag… the difference in quality is evident immediately. There are a few common sense explanations like…   Quality of the Leaf: “Whole leaf tea” or “loose leaf tea” means that the tea you have is primarily made up of whole, unbroken…