Are we poisoning our kids?
“Kids were so used to sugared drinks that when we gave them mango tea, they said it tasted like water .We gave seventh graders a black tea with strawberry flavor and they were asking for sugar,” said sociologist Elizabeth…
The Next Hidden Epidemic?
Everyone knows about the evils of soda –no nutritional value, high sugar content, contributor to obesity, diabetes, even heart disease. Sugar – whether in the form of corn syrup or rapidly digested sugar – is the major dietary villain. And…
The Power of Pu-erh
Check out "The Power of Pu-erh" in the recent (March/April) issue of Tea Magazine. LTR founder Ava writes about the health claims of pu-erh and talks to legendary pu-erh expert Roy Fong of the famed Imperial Tea Court in San…
More tea pairings: Coconut and tea — and a little info on health benefits too
With the popularity of all things coconut, the creamy sweet tang of coconut chips go surprisingly well with a lightly oxidized oolong, green, floral blend, or of course darjeeling. Think of the East Asian vibe of coconut based dishes (curry,…
Valentine’s Day at George Cannon: Oolala!
Even in the land of tea and romance, George Cannon in Montparnasse is in a class by itself for its quality of tea, blended tea and extraordinary tearoom. Now a new website, tea boutique@home (left) by former employee Sophie Bossard, is offering…