Though I start my day with espresso, I really enjoy a nice pot of tea, especially on dreary winter days. I keep a varied selection, to suit my moods: Bracing black to wake up the palate and inspiration, soothing green…
Click image to enlarge. I've been watching the transformation of the former Ladybug Ladybug on 24th Street as it evolved into DAVIDsTEA, a Montreal-based tea outfitter bringing their teas to neighborhood spots to a few US cities. They opened just last…
So yesterday morning I had a meeting that didn't happen. As I had planned to meet my friend Hugh at Ferry Plaza for lunch and farmer's marketing, I had a little time to kill. Since I was going to end…
One of the best things about working from home (even when you're unemployed) is the ability to hang out in your sweats, make a nice pot of tea and stare out at the miserable and seemingly neverending rain. Sprinkle of…
My favorite part of the food section every week in the Chronicle is Taster's Choice, where they compare broadly available products for quality. This week, stepping a bit out of the box, they compare brands of genmai cha, green tea…