Frank Lloyd Wright was given a copy of The Book of Tea by the Japanese ambassador to the United States. One quote from Okakura Kakuzo's book influenced the way he interpreted space within his buildings.
Frank Lloyd Wright and The Book of Tea
Mind Your Manners and Sharpen Your Dining Etiquette Skills
Etiquette consultant Sara Jane Ho and tea author Bruce Richardson encourage their audiences to Mind Your Manners and develop skills that will help them feel comfortable at afternoon tea events in London and beyond.
The Tea Things of Jane Austen
Perhaps you have been watching the new Netflix adaptation of Jane Austen's novel Persuasion and you wondered about the type of tea her characters drank. Tea historian Bruce Richardson describes the tea habits of Jane Austen and her characters in Regency England.
Does the Taste of Tea Change as It Cools in the Cup?
The taste of tea varies as it cools in the cup. Bruce Richardson evaluates the optimum temperatures for enjoying your next cup of tea.
If Teacups Could Talk – Queen Elizabeth’s Parents Visit Canada
This English teacup and saucer commemorated the visit of Queen Elizabeth's parents - George VI and Elizabeth - May 1939 visit to Canada and the United States.
The Dutch East Company Imported the First Tea into Europe
Tea Maestro Bruce Richardson recently visited Amsterdam where he looked into the venerable Dutch East India Company (VOC) and its place in tea history.
What are the Health Benefits of Tea?
Tea Maestro Bruce Richardson shares the latest tea and health benefits as reported at the Sixth International Scientific Symposium on Tea and Human Health.
Why Does Green Tea Taste Like Grass?
Tea Maestro Bruce Richardson looks into the unique flavor notes of green teas and how to appreciate their vegetative goodness.
The Tea Things of George Washington
President George Washington loved his teatime so much that he ordered a bachelor tea service from China long before he married. Read tea historian Bruce Richardson's account of our first president's tea habits.
Is Bottled Tea Actually Healthy?
Are all grocery store green teas created equal? Bruce Richardson explains why homemade green tea can be healthier and less expensive than bottled teas.