I never realized it as a kid, but drinking tea was a ritual in my family. We drank a variety of teas, each made in its own precise way. Every tea has an optimal steep time and ideal water temperature, ...

A freshly brewed mug of tea is the product of many serendipities: ancient human ingenuity, meticulous harvesting, global trade and a whole lot of chemistry. In her new book “Steeped: The Chemistry of ...

Tea is one of the world’s oldest beverages, and for centuries, people have been perfecting the art of making it. And for truly delicious tea, you need the right tools and equipment. Sure, steeping and ...