A freshly brewed mug of tea is the product of many serendipities: ancient human ingenuity, meticulous harvesting, global trade and a whole lot of chemistry. In her new book “Steeped: The Chemistry of ...

Making a proper cup of tea might seem simple, but anyone who’s tried it knows there’s a bit of an art to getting it just right. From choosing the right leaves to deciding when to add the milk, every ...