April 2009
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Using the Right Water for Tea
Everyone knows that good tea leaves are essential to making good tea. But what some folks forget is that the tea in our cup is mostly water, making the quality of the water as important as the quality of the leaves! Here are some water-related tips to help you get, and use, the very best… Continue reading
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Tea Blends vs. Single Estate Teas: Part Two
In Part One, I likened the flavor and drinking experience of blended teas to a symphony–many elements working in harmony for an immersing experience. If drinking a blended tea is like listening to a symphony, then drinking a great single estate tea is like listening to a virtuosic soloist. With single estate teas, you get… Continue reading
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Happy Easter!
As promised on our Twitter page — Free $25 Gift Certificate! — Use the code twitrjub7d3y at checkout for $25 in Free English Tea Store merchandise! Valid for first person only http://www.englishteastore.com Check out our Twitter page often, we will be doing $25 giveaways throughout the entire month of April! Continue reading
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The Tea Leaf: A Long and Lonesome Journey
“From Click to Ship” A photo-journey of a typical tea leaf from The English Tea Store Click the image to check it out today! Continue reading
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An Introduction to Japanese Green Teas
A tremendous amount of media attention has been devoted to green tea in the past few years, most of it centered around claims that everyone should drink gallons of it per day for health reasons. The overall impact of this hype is probably good since it may lead consumers to try some teas that might… Continue reading
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Tea Blends vs. Single Estate Teas: Part One
Although most tea drinkers are familiar with a terms like “breakfast blend”and “Margaret’s Hope Darjeeling,” far fewer could probably explain what exactly a breakfast blend entails, why it is that teas are blended, or what “Margaret’s Hope” stands for. Understanding the difference between a tea blend and a single estate tea can enhance your enjoyment… Continue reading
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Tea-Timing!
Don’t you hate it when you carefully prepare a pot of tea, and then ruin it by over-steeping? Whether caused by simple forgetfulness or misjudging the amount of time that has passed, “losing” a pot or cup of tea is incredibly frustrating. Careful timing is also essential to the experimentation necessary to get a really… Continue reading
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The Tea Bag Story
According to one oft-repeated legend, tea was discovered in 2737 B.C. by Chinese emperor Shen Nung, who advocated boiling water for health reasons. As the emperor was boiling a pot of water one day, tea leaves drifted on the wind and landed in the water. The ruler tasted it and the rest was history. The… Continue reading
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Chamomile: The Essence of Calm
Stress is a part of life. I’ve never known someone who hasn’t experienced stress in one way, shape or form. There is no doubt that tea helps relieve anxieties, but what if you want to really unwind? Herbals would most certainly be the type to brew if you’re looking for a warm beverage before bed… Continue reading
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