Sitting down to appreciate a fresh cup of loose leaf tea offers an opportunity to practice mindfulness and infuse a little pleasure into your day. Make your teatime more mindful by checking in with your senses for a simple mindfulness practice. Just follow these simple steps...

What’s the difference between a teapot and a kettle? What is a chasen? How can you describe the delightfully, well, green flavor of green tea? If you don’t know a white tea from a wild tea, or why some teas should be considered astringent but never bitter, this guide is for you.

What's the difference between black tea, green tea and herbal tea? We’ve all heard of the three types, but if you’re new to the world of tea, you may not know what these terms actually mean or what attributes distinguish one kind of tea from another.