Eccentric Tea Woman

Here's another great interview - meet Celia Carmen Aceae! What’s your name and what part of the world do you live in? Hi! My name is Celia Carmen Aceae and I live in Montreal, QC, Canada How long have you been drinking tea? What’s the story, morning glory? I’ve been drinking tea since I can remember. In my house, we never drank water and there was no rule against children consuming caffeine at all! I’ve only recently realized that the reason my sister and I were always labeled as crazy, wild and hyper at school, was probably because my mom sent us to class every day with a giant jug of tea. We were constantly caffeinated! Tea also means more than just Camellia sinensis for me. I’ve been reading about medicinal herbs since I was eight. My mother forbade all forms of medication in our household, so I learned at a young age how to cure small ailments with plants and tisanes. My sister was very prone to headaches and anytime she started to get one, I would hop on my ...

Wow, I've truly enjoyed the replies I've received for this series so far - here's another one!  Meet Emily Crosier of @TeaWithEmmy! What's your name and what part of the world do you live in? Hello! My name is Emily Crosier. I live in West Virginia! How long have you been drinking Tea? I have been drinking Tea since an adolescent. Recently, I have been exploring the different types, tastes, and histories of Tea. After cosmetology school, I found that building a new career was stressful and strenuous. Various loose leaf Teas provide me with peace of mind, stress relief, and a calmness that I desperately need. Do you work in the Tea industry and if so, what do you do? I currently do not work in the Tea industry but it is a goal that I hope to achieve in the future. Why do you enjoy drinking Tea? How does Tea make you feel? I enjoy drinking Tea not only because it tastes wonderful, but because it's relaxing, has many health benefits, and...

Here's the latest in my Tea series - meet Tammy Martinez! What’s your name and what part of the world do you live in? Hello, my name is Tammy Martinez, I reside in the United States in the Big State of Texas. How long have you been drinking tea? I have been drinking to all of my life but When did I truly learn to appreciate the good stuff? About 7 years ago. I had no idea how much I didn’t know about tea.  I have been studying the art of tea for over 7 years and the journey has been amazing! World Tea Academy helped to heighten my tea knowledge and the rest has come through experience, a myriad of books on tea and its history and lastly reputable instructors on YouTube. Do you currently work in the Tea industry and if so, what do you do? I currently have my own tea business called The Steeped Leaf Shop.  I have an online store, a small booth in an antique and craft shop. I do tea classes weekly that range from tea 101’s to specialized Gongfu Cha session...

Eighty Degrees , a Tea focused periodical based in Portugal, goes well beyond what is somewhat expected from a journal. Tea is the number one beverage consumed in the world (next to water), and eighty degrees offers a well rounded look into that world. From interviews with tea shop owners and photographers, to detailed articles regarding the history of Tea and possible extinction of relatives of the plant, the first issue of eighty degrees is a winner. I purchased the journal quite some time ago yet didn't begin reading it until this weekend. Wow, better late than never. This 140+ page journal is a good start for someone who wishes to learn more about Tea. In being an owner of a Tea company, I have had many people tell me how they "don't know much about Tea" or they "don't drink it because it's not coffee" or Tea was nothing more than "tepid salad water". After reading the first issue of eighty degrees, I wish I could purchase many co...

East Indies Coffee & Tea Company's motto is - Water's Best Friend . No kidding! I received a sample of Dreidel Dreidel Dreidel from them while at the World Tea Expo this year and had to try it today. Memphis went from 90 degree days to high 30/low 40 degree days within the span of a week. I've been craving hot chocolate with hazelnut and cinnamon and BIG marshmallows; however, this tea was a nice substitution. This tea, from the photo above, is chock full of sweet and nutty goodies with a black tea as base. When I opened the bag, the scents of caramel, nuts, and chocolate was a nice welcome to my senses. I used hot/barely boiling water and prepared the tea in one of my French presses (a great way to make tea, by the way!), then let it steep for several minutes. The result was interesting. First Slurp: The tea smelled like dessert in a cup, yet when I tasted it, the only flavour I got was a nice mellow "almond roasted with hints of toffee". Don...