Tea at the Uzbek table
Why the host pours only a little, and other customs of serving tea to guests.

Why the host pours only a little, and other customs of serving tea to guests.

What makes black, green and white tea, oolong and pu-erh different?

More leaf, less water and short steeps: a way to taste how a tea changes from cup to cup.

Water temperature, time and amount — the three foundations of a good cup.

Simple habits that help tea keep its taste and aroma for longer.