Why Can’t We All Just Get Oolong?
Transmitting a love of tea one person at a time
by James Norwood Pratt • Photograph Courtesy of www.tealet.com
“T for Texas,” sang the sainted father of country music...
The Chitra Collection: China’s Early Trade with the West
Text by Jane Pettigrew • Photography Courtesy of N Sethia Foundation
This second article on the N Sethia Foundation’s Chitra Collection of historic tea wares focuses...
How “Jing” Brought the Best Tea To Britain
By James Norwood Pratt • Photography Courtesy of Jing Tea
Edward Eisler is a dazzling presence, especially when he appears unannounced on your doorstep half...
Mother’s Day Giveaway
Are you excited about Mother's Day on May 14th?
If the answer is yes, we have a fitting giveaway waiting for you to enter! One lucky person...
Mini Maypole How-To
Dress up Strawberry Maypole Cupcakes with a cute garnish.
Items Needed
3 (18-inch) lengths narrow ribbon
1 decorative pick*
1 decorative drinking straw*
Step 1
Place lengths of ribbon together. Using an...
May/June 2017 Issue Preview
Preview TeaTime's May/June 2017 issue. Celebrate Mother’s and Father’s Day with two menus designed for each occasion. Venture across London with contributing editor Jane Pettigrew...
The Original “Maids of Honour”
Texts and Photographs by Bruce Richardson
Maids of Honour tarts have been a part of tea lore for nearly 300 years. Although there are numerous...
Strawberry, Lavender, and White Chocolate Scones
These delicious Strawberry, Lavender, and White Chocolate Scones from our Hearts-a-Plentea Tea in the January/February 2017 issue are lovely treat. Pick up your copy today for...
My Education in Tea
Text by Betty Terry • Photography by Jim Bathie
When I interview tea people—tearoom owners, tea blenders, international tea experts—for stories I’m writing for TeaTime, I often...
Bigelow Tea
By Lorna Reeves • Photography Courtesy of Bigelow Tea
Colorful foil pouches of Bigelow Tea’s many flavors seem to be everywhere—in restaurants, hotel rooms, and grocery stores....













