2023-08-08 12:09
As a tea drinker, we rarely to stop to think about who is studying our favorite beverage and what are they learning. The complexities of the tea leaf itself and what drives those complexitie… Read More
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2023-07-25 13:57
Panamanian tea is not a phrase you hear in the tea industry as I write this blog. However, if one entrepreneur has his way that may change in the future. During our travels, regardless of co… Read More
2023-01-13 15:15
Whether it is mandarin oranges or tangerines, citrus fruits have played a large role in Chinese medicine for centuries. So it is no surprise to find a practice of stuffing tea into these dri… Read More
2022-10-20 22:55
Across a multitude of years and cultures, the consumption of mulled wine is long synonymous with winter, evocative of cold nights, holiday gatherings, and good cheer. Brewed by steeping a va… Read More
2022-09-07 14:13
Autumn will be here soon, and we at Dominion Tea can’t help but feel excited! Crisp weather, colorful leaves – and, of course, the return of some of our favorite cozy flavors. An… Read More
2021-12-17 19:35
Looking for a quick and easy way to brighten up your holiday bakes this year? As always, we’ve got a tea to help! Not only does this matcha buttercream boost a gorgeous natural green c… Read More
2021-11-19 14:18
Chilly autumn days call for some of our favorite cozy things! Warming hot teas, delicious soups… which gave us an idea. Why choose one tasty thing when y… Read More
2021-10-30 10:04
When it comes to sweet treats and fun traditions, you really can’t beat Halloween. Although there are some staple goodies when it comes to the season – c… Read More
2021-10-09 10:35
For Halloween, let’s brew up some unique tea blends using existing teas. Over the next four weeks, we will walk you through the craft of blending tea while creating four new blends to… Read More
2021-09-10 18:12
When it comes to fresh produce, there’s no season more abundant than late summer. If you spent your spring planting and weeding, you may find your home garden fille… Read More
2021-05-27 17:07
Formalized in the 16th century by practitioner Sen no Rikyū, the practice of the Japanese tea ceremony, called chadō (“the way of tea”), is one of the most famous aspec… Read More
2021-02-12 21:11
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we’ve been getting into the spirit by brewing up some of our favorite floral tea blends. From classics like Jasmine Green and Lotus B… Read More
2021-01-23 11:15
Of all the tea types, green tea has an extraordinarily long and complex history, far beyond what historical records can adequately cover. Tracing its development from what evidence we do hav… Read More
2020-12-12 11:39
Is there anything better than tea and cookies? How about cookies that are made with tea? Try one of our new cookie recipes made with green tea, smokey lapsang souchong, and chocolate chai!
T… Read More
2020-11-21 10:15
Move over, hot toddies! Tea has so much more to offer the world of cocktails than as a simple mix-in. Last year, we explored tea concentrates to make up a batch of festive holiday drinks; th… Read More
2020-11-07 11:06
Talk about the perfect autumn breakfast! Sweet maple and savory pine smoke from Lapsang Souchong Tea together – and the best part is, it’s actually very easy to make at home.
The… Read More
2020-10-10 10:30
For Halloween, let’s brew up some unique tea blends using existing teas. Over the next four weeks, we will walk you through the craft of blending tea while creating four new blends to… Read More
2020-09-19 11:48
Autumn is nearly upon us, and nothing says fall flavors like the comforting warmth of a chai latte. This sweet, spiced, and creamy twist on traditional chai is a perennial coffee shop favori… Read More
2020-08-29 11:01
Vietnam is a country long steeped in surprisingly ancient tea traditions, although it is often overshadowed by such industry giants as China, Japan, and India. But this small country has a l… Read More
2020-07-18 10:46
For the Vietnamese, the lotus flower is prized for more than its rare beauty and sweet fragrance. Vietnamese poetry and philosophy has long praised the blossoms as symbols of purity, perseve… Read More
2020-06-27 10:21
Looking to spice up your iced tea for the summer? Look no further than your garden for ingredients to complement your summer tea experience.
The post 5 Additions to Iced Tea appeared first o… Read More
2020-06-20 10:13
Want a sweetner for your iced tea? Simple syrups are easy to make in multiple flavors allowing you to skip the artificial stuff.
The post Simple Syrups for Iced Tea appeared first on Dominio… Read More
2020-06-13 09:27
Nothing says summer like a tall, cold glass of iced tea. We all have our favorites when it comes to which teas we ice (Classic Iced, Georgia’s Peach, and Adirondack Berries are three o… Read More
2020-05-23 11:14
We loved a recent recipe by Samantha Seneviratne that ran in the The New York Times Cooking section. One of the Dominion Tea staff, Anngelica Soto, took on this recipe and found a way to imp… Read More
2020-05-09 11:14
Modern Japanese tea production owes much to the concept of kaizen, a term that was introduced to the business world in the aftermath of WWII. Kaizen, which roughly translates as “conti… Read More
2020-05-02 11:28
Aging quality teas is an amazing way to smooth and mature the flavor and mouth feel. While tea houses across Asia store tea in warehouses you can do it at home.
The post Aging Tea at Home ap… Read More
2020-04-25 11:43
Did you know there is more to aged tea than puerh? Great quality white and oolong teas can be aged too. In this post we share a bit more about how and why oolongs are aged.
The post Aged Ool… Read More
2020-04-18 11:15
Compressed tea is tea formed into a solid shape, usually after it has been taken through the traditional steps of processing. Over history these shapes have taken various forms, from flat di… Read More
2020-03-28 11:53
It’s amazing to see how fast coronavirus has changed everything. Across the country, Americans are settling into new social isolation routines, which can be difficult and frightening… Read More
2020-01-11 11:16
Have you ever tried a hojicha latte? This roasted Japanese green tea boasts a nutty, lightly caramel flavor, which pairs beautifully with the creamy richness of steamed milk. Due to the roas… Read More
2020-01-04 12:02
Drinking tea is good for you. That’s a fact, right? Flip open a health magazine and you’re guaranteed to find at least one article touting the health benefits of regular tea cons… Read More
2019-12-28 12:08
This post is something of a departure from most of our others where we focus on history, culture, and simply great tea. But intermittent fasting, longer fasts, and a ketogenic or low-carb hi… Read More
2019-12-21 12:50
We’ll admit it: tea cakes can be daunting! Although compressed tea is a delightful way to explore unfamiliar traditions and flavors, we know that starting out may be intimidating. Mayb… Read More
2019-12-14 11:19
If you’re a more adventurous tea drinker, you may already be familiar with compressed tea, which is tea that has been processed and pressed into a brick or a cake. Durable, shelf-stabl… Read More
2019-12-07 12:05
Tea cocktails are perfect for any occasion! Here are a few cocktail recipes that we have developed to showcase some of the darker, richer flavors that tea has to offer. Perfect for both holi… Read More
2019-11-30 10:53
We get this question a lot from our newest tea converts: what do I need in order to brew myself the perfect cup of tea? While the truth is that, at its simplest, all you need for a good cup… Read More
2019-11-23 11:24
Holiday season is upon us! With Thanksgiving just around the corner and holiday parties not far behind, we thought we’d share a couple of our favorite recipes for cookies that are made… Read More
2019-11-16 13:13
Matcha is enjoying a surge in popularity these days! This powdered green tea out of Japan is now being seen in all sorts of applications from cocktails to baked goods. Naturally, people are… Read More
2019-11-09 11:38
In a prior blog, we talked about the working-class origins of the British “builder’s tea”, favored by laborers to push through long hours of physical toil. This time, we th… Read More
2019-11-02 09:58
Builder’s Tea is a uniquely British concoction that is both indispensable to its working class and a fascinating unsung contributor to its tea culture. This creation of Yorkshire Tea i… Read More
2019-08-31 11:26
In our current era of cardboard boxes and plastic packaging, caddies may seem like a peculiar and cumbersome way for anyone to store their tea. But don’t be fooled by their decorative… Read More
2019-08-17 11:11
In Part I, we talked about two of the most common type of Japanese kyusu, or teapot. Kyusu have evolved over many centuries to best suit the needs of the diverse range of Japanese green teas… Read More
2019-08-03 12:23
We’ve written before about the kyusu before – a small, traditional Japanese teapot perfectly designed for brewing up sencha, konacha, gyokuro, and many other types of green… Read More
2019-07-13 11:53
Within the world of Japanese teas, sencha and shincha are two terms that can easily be confused, especially by English speakers. But while sencha is a broad category of popular Japanese gree… Read More
2019-07-06 11:23
Alishan Oolongs put Taiwan’s tea industry on the map in the 1960’s & 70’s as the country struggled to compete with China for tea consumers. These famous oolongs are pro… Read More
2019-02-16 13:04
Appreciating tea comes in many forms and one of the oldest forms is the Japanese Tea Ceremony. This ceremony has a rich history that encompasses not only enjoying matcha but setting up an en… Read More
2019-02-09 12:34
Dragon Well Shrimp is a simple traditional Chinese dish that incorporates the world famous Dragon Well Tea. This recipe originates from the same region as Dragon Well tea, the Hangzhou provi… Read More
2019-02-02 11:50
Many a loose leaf tea drinker will admit to having a cupboard full of strainers, tea pots and various mugs that assist them in consuming tea. In China, that cupboard would be full of gaiwans… Read More
2019-01-26 10:56
We’re tempted to say that those in our area, the Metro Washington DC region, could all use an excuse to destress. But really, the DMV doesn’t have a monopoly on stress right? Hig… Read More
2019-01-18 21:12
This is kinda a self-serving statement, isn’t it? In all seriousness, a healthy lifestyle can certainly be made up of many different things and tea doesn’t need to be one of them… Read More
2019-01-12 11:32
Surely you’ve heard it. Tea is healthy for you – especially green tea! We hear it said all the time in our shop and of course we think it is for many reasons. Talking tea and hea… Read More
2019-01-05 10:33
If you have closely read our blog posts or come into our tasting room to explore, you may have noticed that we tend not to focus on tea and health. There are two reasons for this. First, the… Read More
2018-04-28 11:45
Fenghuang Dancong is one of many oolong teas that comes from Southeastern China. This oolong grows in a highly mountainous region north of Hong Kong and west of Chaozhou in the Guangdong pro… Read More
2018-03-31 11:17
Tea drinkers inevitably have old tea bags in their pantry along with their other teas. As we have either given up tea bags for higher quality loose leaf tea or been given them as a gift by a… Read More
2018-03-24 12:42
Dim Sum has a long history in China that dates back to the Silk Road. This tea centered meal has spread from Southastern China to the world. As a tea drinker, this is a culinary tradition fr… Read More
2018-03-17 10:28
Most people do not think of Sri Lanka when they think about tea, until you realize that Ceylon tea comes from Sri Lanka. The British East India Company named the island Ceylon and the name S… Read More
2018-03-10 11:36
Cheese tea, bubble tea, milk tea and nitro tea are all available in the US markets. However, few consumers know what they are and where they originated from. We explore each of these delicio… Read More
2018-03-03 12:56
Tea infused simple syrup is an easy way to incorporate tea into a wide variety of recipes and its simple to make. So skip the store bought stuff and experiment with your own. A ty… Read More
2018-02-24 13:01
According to legend, Da Hong Pao (Dahongpao) tea dates back to the Ming Dynasty (1300-1600 AD) in China. Supposedly tea plucked from the Dahongpao mother bushes cured the sick mother of a Ch… Read More
2018-02-17 12:25
Tea and politics in the United States have gone hand-in-hand since the founding of our country. Tea has influenced many a decision maker and brought together disparate minds over important t… Read More
2018-02-03 13:03
The Chinese New Year is the largest celebration in China. Lasting 15 days, this holiday is a chance for families and friends to come together and celebrate the new year. Gifts are exchanged… Read More
2018-01-27 13:07
Liu An Gua Pan is a unique Chinese green tea that has been around for centuries. It is considered to be one of the top green teas within China. So let’s explore a little of its history… Read More
2018-01-20 12:52
Water temperature is a critical component to a good cup of tea. Brew tea too hot and you can burn it, leaving it tasting bitter. Brew tea too cold, and you don’t get any flavor. So pla… Read More
2018-01-13 12:21
Caffeine free and decaffeinated mean two totally different things, yet many Americans use the words interchangeably. Here is what you should know, especially if you are trying to limit or mi… Read More
2018-01-06 12:22
Blooming teas are hand tied balls of tea and flower petals that open up into flower designs when steeped in hot water. These fun teas are not just about the tea, but about appreciating the f… Read More
2017-12-30 12:46
With the new year right around the corner, we thought we would share some teas to help you form new habits. Whether it is expanding your horizons by trying new things, reducing your caffeine… Read More
2017-12-23 12:47
Would it surprise you to know that Christmas traditions in Japan are a reflection of American and European culture? For this huge tea producer and a nation with less than 1% of its populatio… Read More
2017-12-16 11:46
As the weather reminds us that it is winter, there is nothing more comforting than curling up with a book and a cup of tea. When those books incorporate tea, it’s even better. So here… Read More
2017-12-02 12:39
“When overseas you learn more about your own country, than you do the place you’re visiting.” – Clint Borgen Driving in China is much harder than driving here. We com… Read More
2017-11-25 11:50
Traveling throughout tea country in China presents not only the opportunity to see the tea and how it is made up close, but to sample it over hours of conversation with growers and producers… Read More
2017-11-18 12:54
Tea makes an easy and wonderful accompaniment to your pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving. It will help you digest everything you ate for the day and compliment one of the best courses. Below we hig… Read More
2017-11-11 12:29
The holidays bring people together over food and drinks like no other time of year. So when faced with entertaining a large crowd, how do you keep the tea flowing? Preparing fresh brewed ice… Read More
2017-11-04 12:55
Tea is not just a beverage, but a piece of history and a reflection of its maker. The Dai people are the makers of Puerh. This ethnic minority has lived in the southwest region of the Yunnan… Read More
2017-10-08 20:23
October brings us Halloween and all things sweet and green slime colored. So in the spirit of having something tea flavored that still fits the bill for a Halloween treat to enjoy at home, i… Read More
2017-10-07 10:42
The Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most popular holidays in China. Much like America’s Thanksgiving, it is a holiday that is celebrated by the entire country where everyone… Read More
2017-09-30 11:37
It is possible to retrain your taste buds to enjoy tea without milk or sugar. You are not so much retraining your taste buds but your brain. How people enjoy food is a rather complex system… Read More
2017-09-23 11:36
Tea leaves, when stored properly, will have a long shelf life. However, the flavor will change with age. So here are some tips on how to tell if your tea is stale and its time to feed it to… Read More
2017-09-16 11:50
As temperatures start to drop, warmer heavier flavors come to everyone’s mind. It is no surprise Pumpkin Spice Chai is popular in the fall, it contains both spice and the flavor of a v… Read More
2017-09-02 12:17
The inspiration for Hundred Year Tea comes from the first Korean encyclopedia, published in 1614 C.E. The author, Yu Su-gwang, tells the story of an old man punishing another man who appears… Read More
2017-08-26 12:01
In warmer weather one of the things we offer in our Purcellville Tasting Room is iced tea in a variety of forms. With over 100 different teas to choose from we don’t want to limit gues… Read More
2017-08-18 09:38
Chinese solar eclipse mythology stretches over thousands of years. The fun myths and real life stories of the rise and fall of empires around solar eclipses give an unique view into this anc… Read More
2017-08-12 12:07
Interested in green tea but don’t know where to start? Here are our 3 favorite introductory green teas that we recommend to those who are new to the tea or had a bad green tea experien… Read More
2017-08-05 11:13
With fresh juicy pears in season right now it is hard to pass up the opportunity to make the classic poached pear dessert with tea. For this recipe we used the green tea Hojicha from Japan t… Read More
2017-07-29 10:38
Are you a lover of Darjeeling tea? Or perhaps just curious about the region? Unfortunately, it it appears that the struggle for recognition by the Ghorkha has led to the harvest of a tiny fr… Read More
2017-07-15 12:30
With the Ceylon tea industry celebrating 150 years this week, we thought we would highlight five interesting facts about Ceylon tea and the island of Sri Lanka. Coffee was originally planted… Read More
2017-07-08 12:36
Irish Breakfast raspberry muffins are easy to make and a fun change to the usual morning meal. We used raspberries in this recipe because we happen to have a lot in the house currently, but… Read More
2017-07-01 11:41
Cream tea refers to practice of having tea with scones and clotted cream. A truly British practice coming out of the afternoon teas, or high teas, made popular by the Duchess of Bedford in t… Read More
2017-06-24 12:30
Improving your flavor palate doesn’t require much. The benefits include finding new flavors you enjoy, appreciating what you eat and drink, and slowing down. It is both funny and sad t… Read More
2017-06-17 12:32
Mouthfeel is defined as the texture of a substance as it is perceived by the mouth. It is funny to think about how something feels in your mouth, but it is actually a very important part of… Read More
2017-06-10 11:18
Ever wondered what the difference is between English, Irish and Scottish breakfast teas. Well, it’s a relatively simple answer driven by the terroir of tea. While there is no uniform f… Read More
2017-05-20 11:41
Tea ice cream floats are a fun way to drink tea when it is really hot out or you are in the mood for an ice cream float but without the soda. Below we used Ginger Honeybush, as this was for… Read More
2017-05-13 11:26
The history of the Silk Road and tea are intertwined in ways that still affect the tea we all drink today. So for a quick view into what the Silk Road did for tea, here are 5 facts… Read More
2017-05-06 11:06
Tea has been consumed with food for centuries, so it seems rather funny to talk about tea and food pairings. However, as high quality tea becomes more widely available there are many opportu… Read More
2017-04-29 10:32
The tea cozy (cosy in British English) is first documented in writing in 1867 in England, but is actually believed to have been around since the introduction of tea to England back in the la… Read More
2017-04-22 01:34
Iced white tea is an oddly controversial topic for tea snobs. This beautifully delicate tea has a very loyal following, most of whom would turn their nose up on icing their favorite tea. Oth… Read More
2017-04-15 11:40
Hi.. Mungkin Engkau tak pernah tahu apa yang kutulis disini Yang kadang tak tereja di tiap syairnya Yang tak pernah selesai kuuntai untukmu Dan tak tak pernah lelah kurangkai di tiap aksaran… Read More
2017-04-15 11:40
What is tea infused foam? Great question! It is a fun way to play with your cocktails and a good excuse to have your own whipped cream dispenser. Below we will give you a few tips and tricks… Read More
2017-04-15 11:40
Hi.. Mungkin Engkau tak pernah tahu apa yang kutulis disini Yang kadang tak tereja di tiap syairnya Yang tak pernah selesai kuuntai untukmu Dan tak tak pernah lelah kurangkai di tiap aksaran… Read More
2017-04-08 11:41
With iced tea season on hand, it is time to look at another American twist to tea, the southern afternoon tea. If you haven’t guessed already, the main beverage of the southern afterno… Read More
2017-04-01 11:45
Raku pottery finds its roots back to the later part of the Ming Dynasty in China (1500’s CE), but was fully developed by the Raku family in Japan. This pottery technique has spread the… Read More
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