Tea, Teaware, & Tea Info

4/17/02: We are currently reconstructing the commerce part of our tea page. Please enjoy the information and pictures here, but call or e-mail if you'd like to purchase tea or teaware.

We now stock over 20 types of loose-leaf tea, from Taiwanese High Mountain Oolongs to Organic Ceylon Pekoe.
As the coffee frenzy finishes engulfing the planet, people are finally realizing that they need something a bit healthier and more relaxing to drink regularly. Green tea and oolong tea are becomming popular in the West, especially as research shows that these teas prevent cancers, slow aging, and increase metabolism to aid with weight loss. Tea has its own culture, and is best enjoyed with tradition teaware, designed to bring out the best flavor and highest nutritional value.
The same tea, after the leaves have opened from brewing.
Taiwanese Oolong (Wu Long, or Black Dragon) tea in its dried state.
A bag of fresh 'Four Seasons Spring' oolong tea from Taiwan. This 10 oz. bag is $25, or $4/oz.
Chinese Tea Terminology

 

Tea--

Tea Pot--

Tea Cup--

Tea Leaves--

Tea Party--

Green Tea--Lu Cha

Oolong Tea--Wu Long Cha (black dragon tea)

Brew Tea--Pao Cha

Drink Tea--He Cha

Tea Plate--Cha Pan

Thank You--Xie Xie (She-ay She-ay)
Shannon McClendon is Ancient Way's Taiwan Branch Director, overseeing selection and shipping of tea and teaware from Asia.
More Tea Info

 

Health Benefits of Tea

Teaware Museum and Store

"Kung Fu" Tea Ceremony (pdf)

Seasonal Teas and Samplers
Having a teaset in one's office or living room lifts up conversation and creates a relaxed, healthy atmosphere.
Feng Shui at its tastiest!
A kind tea enthusiast shares his Way of Tea with me in Taitung, Taiwan. He drinks tea and laughs all day long, doing business with his friends.

 

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