Tea leaves, water, and a few guidelines are all you needBy Althea Chang-CookI never realized it as a kid, but drinking tea ...

Just how long should you brew your tea to achieve the perfect cup? According to one expert, it's all about two things - time and temperature - and finding the sweet spot between them.

That's right: Research shows that zapping your favorite tea bag and a cup of water together in the microwave is the most effective way to garner the bevy of tea's benefits, and get the best taste.

Ingredients for How to Brew Your 4/20 Tea Party Make your own, or order a premade Oregon fave.

Meet the people who are keeping the culture and knowledge of traditional Chinese tea alive in Malaysia, paving the way for younger generations to appreciate this ancient beverage.

But tea can be used for cooking, too, and one of the things that you can do with it is make Chinese tea eggs. I first encountered Chinese tea eggs during a coverage in Singapore around 2005 or 2006.