Tea Terminology: Mouthfeel
If you’ve ever felt lost hearing a tea described as ‘full-bodied’ or wondered what the difference between astringent and bitter
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Empowering Women in the Tea and Coffee Industry
The tea and coffee industries have been instrumental in the lives of women across the globe for centuries. Women workers,
Tea Terminology: Taste
In the first part of the series, we’re defining tea terms and introducing a range of taste profiles in words,
Halloween folklore and stories
Boo!! Times are a little different this year but there is no stopping us from reminiscing the days where carved
teapasar lifestyle: Myths of Mid-autumn festival
Falling on the 15th day of the eighth month in Chinese Lunar Calendar, the Mid-autumn Festival also known as 中秋节 in Mandarin is an iconic Chinese celebration that is observed in many Asian countries. Although it started out as a festival in celebration of a bountiful post-autumn harvest, with the passage of time, this ancient Chinese tradition of throwing grand feasts and offering sacrifices to worship the moon has morphed into an important day of familial gatherings for the modern Chinese. On this night when the moon is at its fullest and brightest, the sight of the full moon becomes a special symbol of auspicious reunion as people reconnect with their family and friends for a night of good food and celebrations. Given the long history of the Mid-autumn Festival (which easily spans over thousands of years), discussions of its historical origins and the moon worshiping tradition is never done without mentions of the colourful legends associated with this beautiful
