? We recommend starting with 1 measuring teaspoon for every 6 ounces of water.? Aren’t sure how much water your heirloom teapot holds?? Fill it with water and empty into a measuring cup.? ? Check the ounces and divide by 6!? Use heaping teaspoons for large leaf teas like White Silver Needle.
No!? The Afternoon Tea Tradition started in the 1800′s when Lady Bedford had an Afternoon snack prepared to tide her over until dinner.? High Tea was so-called due to the high tables it was often served on.? It was a full meal and not like anything served at a typical Tearoom.? Many people use these terms interchangeably but they are very different things.
Dear Souvia:? What is Chai??
Chai is actually a Southern Asian word for Tea not unlike the word Cha in China and Japan.? In practice, Chai is a blend of tea and spices as unique to a household as your Uncle’s secret Chili recipe.? In some cultures, Chai implies tea steeped in milk with added herbs and spices.? So, Chai defines a class of tea blends but each is unique!
