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George Orwell had a go, as did our finest chemists, but Lydia Slater knows best.

EDITOR’S NOTE: French Culinary Institute-trained Andrea Duty is a dear friend of the blog who we often collaborated with when she lived in Austin and ran her delicious custom dessert catering company, Bake Sale. Although our sweet tooth was devastated when she set off for life abroad in London, we couldn’t have been more excited […]

The reputation of Taiwanese milk tea has been built up for ages. Indeed, Taiwanese tea milk chains have been popular in many countries, including Vietnam. Enjoying the taste of Taiwanese milk tea in its hometown is certainly more delicious and interesting. Are you looking for best bubble tea in Taiwan? Let’s explore 6 top bubble […]

We love this sweet tea recipe because it's got strong tea flavor without being bitter, and it's sweet but not cloying.

Alex P. asks: What’s the difference between green and black tea? Isn’t it all just tea from the same plant? Both black and green tea is harvested from an evergreen, tree-like shrub known as camellia sinensis. Most likely originating in China, the camellia sinensis is thought to have first been used to brew a medicinal elixir during the Shang Dynasty [...]

Taro Milk Tea with Pearls

The English Rose Tea Room in downtown Chattanooga is a fun place to go for a tea time experience. They serve other classic British foods as well. | Restaurant Review from Chattavore.com

This Southern Strawberry Iced Sweet Tea is a refreshing home-brewed sweet tea made from black tea and a simple strawberry syrup and boasts of great hints of lemon, strawberry, and a whole lot of sweetness—just like they like it down south! The perfect drink for the sunniest of days regardless of the season!

How to make a perfect cup of tea has always been a matter of discussion between the British and the Irish. Tips on making the perfect one, every time.