I’ll never forget the time editor-at-large Christine Muhlke told me, “The third steep is my favorite,” over a pot of oolong at Té Company. Will I ever be this sophisticated? I wondered, spilling yuzu ...

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Coffee may get many of us moving in the morning, but tea is what we turn to when we just want to cozy up with a hot cup of something soothing — whether we’re nursing a cold, our nerves are frazzled or ...

Tea has been around for thousands of years. In fact, it’s so old that it can be tough to know when exactly it was invented. According to Chinese legend, though, it all began in 2737 BCE, when Emperor ...

A teapot is used to steep tea leaves in hot water until the tea is ready to drink. Teapots should not be confused with kettles, as they do not boil water, but better teapots feature ...

Brooklyn designer Paul Loebach has used simple forms and materials for a teapot and matching glasses to provide an alternative to the "grandma look" of some ceramic designs (+ slideshow). Made ...

Loose leaf tea is gaining ground with consumers and industry insiders alike. Global projections indicate a 6.2% market growth ...

Crossing Cultures heads to Yixing in eastern China to learn more about the ancient art of Zisha teapots, while in Europe the team visits Saint-Louis to discover the firm's famous crystal creations. At ...