Crafting Tea For James Beard
Our adventures crafting tea with Chef Josh Lewin of Bread and Salt Hospitality. Creating a black tea, green tea, and a James Beard dinner, oh my!
How Crafty is Tea: Part Four
Intern Talia loved getting to hear everyone’s stories about their tea creations, but this week it was her turn to try it for herself! She’s excited to say she tried making a green tea and a black tea so she could have the firsthand knowledge of the process of making both kinds. Instead of expanding on what crafting tea meant to her emotionally and personally, she wants to share the practical knowledge she gained from making the tea. She hopes it helps you understand a bit more in detail about what goes into the process.
How Crafty is Tea: Part Three
Well, it’s time for interview number three. I don’t know about you all, but I have loved getting to hear different perspectives on the unique process of crafting tea. It’s been great to understand what makes for a tea enthusiast, whether it is past experience or...
Tea Around the World
As we can see from the elements of terroir, tea relies heavily on where it’s grown. All tea comes from the same plant, Camellia Sinensis, which has many varieties. The major tea-growing regions include China, India, Japan, Sri Lanka, and Taiwan. Each of these have various micro-climates and soil differences, creating a spectrum of tea flavor. However, certain regions are well known for producing specific types of tea.
All About Tea Withering
Withering, Wilting, Whatever It Is—Let’s Talk About It
In which I explore tea withering: what it does, the different types of wither, and how they’re affected by you the teawright.