Let's Talk Tea Specifics . . .

Wow, now there is an opening statement. There is so much to say/write about tea and there are many doing just that. Unfortunately, not all of what is being written or said is truly complimentary or factual about tea. I am sure that many of the comments do have a little substance but one has to look or read way beyond the initial statement to discover the fact. 

All of a sudden tea has become a "quick fix diet," "cure-all" beverage, or a solution to all life has passed your way. Do not get me wrong, I absolutely feel that Tea is the crucial part of a wellness program, a healthy ingredient or flavoring to foods, and an anti-aging additive that tops all others. My concern is that many think of tea as a quick and easy solution. As is true of all good things, they normally take time, study, and specifically continued use.

Green tea and now Pu'erh tea seem to be leading the parade of "must have" teas. Yes, they are both teas that can be part of a wellness program and I am sure if consumed consistently over a period time would definitely achieve favorable improvements in ones life.  I am concerned that our "instant" life-style does not lend itself to long-term practices to achieve results.

I would be move comfortable if people were drinking green and Pu'erh teas because they enjoyed the taste and aromatic stimulation more than "looking for a quick" remedy.  These teas are excellent teas and deserve to be enjoyed and appreciated for what they bring to the cuppa. 

Take time for a cuppa Green Tea or Pu'erh tea to enjoy the tea!

The Tea And Hat Lady

Avatar Selected For The Tea And Hat Lady

At last, the lady of the The Tea and Hat Lady is portrayed as the aroma, fragrance, as well as the Spirit of the Tea on my business publications. I have been searching for an Avatar that would best depict my tea inspiration -- Leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant and the processing preformed to release the flavors we enjoy . A lot of time has been devoted to my study of these leaves and their processing so that I could accurately share my tea passion with you.

The study of the leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant sounds so very dry and uninteresting. When in reality it is a process which produces a beverage that originates from an all-natural and environmentally sound renewable source.

The oxidation of the tea leaf is a natural process. It is the level of oxidation in the process that determines whether the leaf becomes a white, green, oolong, black, or Pu'erh tea.

Now that I have bored you to death, let me present a lighter side of my search. Not long ago I would not have known what an Avatar was or its purpose. Today I know that, at least one, definition of an Avatar is "an image of somebody in virtual reality." How ironic that I should be so concerned with having the perfect Avatar to represent my interest in tea. This historical beverage that has been around for thousands of years represented by a computer generated image is silly, don't you think?