Java is jive. It’s time to try out tea. Thanks to the recent coffee boom, many more people have been checking out the various new varieties of this refreshing, steamy beverage. There’s more than orange pekoe out there: the varieties of oolong, green and black tea are nearly endless. Get some tea tutelage on the World Wide Web:
The Way of Tea:
www.vtek.chalmers.se/(tilde)v92tilma/tea/teapage.html
This is just about the best tea page on the Web, offering detailed information on the actual tea plant, an explanation of the various tea classifications and a foolproof guide to making great tea. It’s fun too. There’s tea chat (Java required) and even a fortunetelling link.
The Tea Council:
www.teacouncil.co.uk/
From England (where else?) comes a comprehensive tea site. Read about the history of tea and even learn how the Boston Tea Party led to a decrease of tea drinking in the American colonies. There’s a look at teas from around the world and articles on the health benefits.
Chai!: www.greywolf.com/chai/
This is a tribute to the spicy, aromatic tea drink of India.
Chinese Tea Ceremony:
desires.com/1.4/Food/Docs/tea.html
We’ve all heard of the Japanese tea ceremonies (there are links to these at The Way of Tea), but this site describes the distinctly different ritual of the Chinese. It’s lavishly illustrated.
