One of the many educational sessions looks at Fair Trade certified alternatives for tea and herbs. With more than 38 percent annual growth for Fair Trade certified teas and major commitments from industry leaders to certify their ingredients, Fair Trade tea is here to stay, according to the tea experts and organizers of World Tea East.
It's about time they figured that one out.
The "Think Tea in Every Menu Course" presentation looks at how many chefs and restaurants are experimenting with tea. Maybe I 'll see about some ideas translatable for our tables.
Some of the presenters you may not have heard of, but who are important in the tea world are:Dan Bolton, World Tea News; Charles Cain, Adagio Teas;Chris Cason, Tavalon Tea; Mim Enck, East Indies Coffee and Te;, Gail Gastelu, The Tea House Times; Dianna Harbin, certified tea specialist; Beth Johnston, Teas Etc.; Anupa Mueller, Eco-Prima, Inc. and Silver Tips Tea Room; Susan Peterson, Teaberry’s Tea Room;
Thomas Shu, ABC Tea House; Joe Simrany, President, Tea Association of the USA, Inc.; David Walker, Walker Teas and Todd Wickstrom, Rishi Teas.
That's in addition to the ones I have already told you about. It is quite a lineup.
Now, I must have some tea after all those people and ideas to think about. Forte is the signature tea of Tea Forte. Both are pronounced 4 Tay. As in my forte is math. It is billed as "a robust black with a hint of Jasmine". The aroma in the tin is a heavy black with a sharp, not quite floral scent. The leaves are definitely black, with quite a few dried jasmine flowers. I cannot distinguish the scent as that of Jasmine. I brewed it for 3.5 minutes with boiling water. This one could not go for 5.
The brewing aroma was that of a malty, somewhat earthy tea, with a sweet edge, again, not identifiable. Well, this tea is a disappointment. It is just a plain okay tea with no hint at all of Jasmine. On the redeeming side, it is smooth and medium hearty and takes cream all right, so it's good for breakfast. I also got it on sale. On the whole, I am not taken with Tea Forte teas and except for their Black Current, which is wonderful, I won't be getting any more from them.
Yesterday and today we spent digging huge holes yet again for more of our plants - not many to go and only little ones. Hooray!!!!! I also finished a crocheted scarf for Frank. It is very funny looking - pregnant in some spots, malnourished in others. It wasn't until the end that I figured out how to keep my edges straight. I don't think anything exotic is in my future for yet a while. But I have a simple afghan I started long ago that I will finish. I also discovered why I gave up knitting - it is boring and to to become good at it will require a long time making boring things. I will stick to crocheting. After I finish the stupid scarf I started in knitting.
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