Taking Tea

[jpr54_]

In today's NY Times Travel Section , there is an article on tea houses in San Francisco-

Imperial Tea Court

Samovar

Celadon Tea

Edited June 13, 2004 by jpr54_ (log)

[Gifted Gourmet]

Link to the NYT article

AROMATIC steam spirals from the thin spout of my tiny teapot. In only a minute or two, I'll pour the emerald-colored sencha tea into my cup and bring it to my lips. I've learned that waiting too long ruins the flavor, and I've discovered that when I refill that tiny pot with water, the next cup can taste even better. My education might better be termed immersion: I've become a tea zealot - a devotea, if you will - and I'm not alone.

There are more and more like me. Maybe it's the fog, or a desire to slow down, or just another excuse to partake in one more sensory pleasure. Whatever the reasons, a number of new teahouses have opened in the San Francisco Bay area, the most interesting of which offer a range of Asian or "world tea" experiences.

I enjoyed this article thoroughly!!

Edited June 13, 2004 by Gifted Gourmet (log)