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Scenting tea with jasmine 23 Aug 2013 | 01:00 pm
In China, the finest jasmine teas in the world are produced at the end of the summer. They come from Fujian province. The tea and flowers are combined at night, because the jasmine flower is special i...
Evening tea in China 16 Aug 2013 | 12:00 pm
Instinctively, this photo makes me happy, because in Asia I discovered the pleasure of drinking tea in the evening, or even at night. In some western countries many people are reluctant to drink tea a...
The steep slopes of Darjeeling 9 Aug 2013 | 12:00 pm
Camellia sinensis grows very happily on steep terrain, as it doesn’t like water stagnating around its roots. In some regions of the world, like Nepal, or here in Darjeeling, the slopes are very impres...
The Toy Train of Darjeeling sets off! 2 Aug 2013 | 12:00 pm
This summer, a number of you will be heading off on your travels. The Toy Train, too, is preparing for a scenic journey, as it leaves the station in Darjeeling. In eight hours it will be on the Terai ...
Different drinking habits 26 Jul 2013 | 12:29 pm
When it comes to tea drinking, customs change from country to country. In Burma, for example, tea is served slightly diluted with sweetened condensed milk. You can like or not like this way of doing t...
Tea awakens us to life 19 Jul 2013 | 01:00 pm
When I visit a monastery in Asia I always think of the important role the monks played in the spread of tea. Because tea has the ability to keep the mind alert, because it helps us learn, and assimila...
Big blue sky above the tea plants 12 Jul 2013 | 01:01 pm
It is not just France enjoying a clear blue sky at the moment. Camelia sinensis is happy in weather that sees rain alternating with cloudless skies. However, it also has a fondness for spells of mist.
Assam teas are worth a detour 5 Jul 2013 | 01:00 pm
Powerful and full-bodied, Assam teas are worth a detour. Yet these teas are still not that well known. If you like Burgundy wines, I recommend them. You will find the same astringency and lovely finis...
The Palais des Thés team discovers the plantations of Darjeeling 28 Jun 2013 | 01:00 pm
Every year I set off on an exploration of the tea plantations with senior staff from Palais des Thés. It is an opportunity to introduce them to an extraordinarily beautiful region of the world and it ...
Delicious iced tea 21 Jun 2013 | 01:16 pm
It’s summer time! I’d like to welcome you into the new season with a delicious iced tea. Steep your tea in water at room temperature and then chill in the fridge. Before serving, add a spoonful of hon...
