Who was Earl Grey?
Earl Grey, the tea, a blend of black Indian tea with bergamot oil, is one of the most popular and beloved teas in the sipping world, with variations limited only by blenders’ imaginations. In addition to green, white or even…
Do you know what you are drinking? Name vs. brand
In yesterday's posting, LTR asked readers which two tea bags out of the four pictured had the same name. If you picked the traditional paper teabag and the cotton muslin tea pouch you were right, sort of. Now the question is: what kind? If…
Is there a future for the wooden box?
Remember the wooden tea box? At too many fancy restaurants, requests for tea brought the server ceremoniously putting a a pot of hot water and empty cup and saucer on the table, followed by a wooden box that could do…
About the Lilac Tea Room
Say you want to learn more about tea, but don’t want to go crazy. You’re intrigued by the varieties to choose from, have heard about the health benefits, and are eager for a taste of something different. With new…