October 2009
-
Teapots!
By Andy Titcomb My name is Andy Titcomb, and for the past 26 years I’ve been a teapot maker. I live in the beautiful and rugged North Cornwall area of England. My workshop is at the end of our garden. My interest in teapots was first aroused as a child. Whilst visiting my grandmother I Continue reading
-
Thoughts on Making Tea
It seems that for every variety of tea out there, there is a different way to prepare it. The basic concept is simple: heat water, steep leaves in water, separate the leaves from the water, drink. And yet, there are myriad ways to do it. Take the basic teapot, for example, in which the leaves Continue reading
-
Freshen Your Breath with Tea
By William I. Lengeman III Even if you’ve never been afflicted with halitosis (bad breath), you’ve probably had the misfortune of encountering someone who suffers from it. There’s no way to be sure how many people are plagued by this malodorous affliction, but the host of breath-freshening products on the market provide a good indicator Continue reading
-
Little Japanese Teapot
By A.C. Cargill One of my tea equipage treasures is a little Japanese cast-iron teapot. It conveys an air of “tea-ness” that’s hard to describe. Decorative and practical, this cast-iron gem’s worth every penny paid and is reserved for brewing green tea. Much is said of the health benefits of green tea. I can’t confirm Continue reading
-
Tea Party Basics
Are you looking for a fun and affordable way to get together with your friends? Do you like to entertain, yet want to be able to relax and enjoy time with your guests? Do you have a daughter who would love to have a party for her little girlfriends? Then consider hosting your own tea Continue reading
-
Honey – Processing, Quality and Grading
Yesterday we learned how honey bees make honey, and we also talked about a few of its uses, but to get the most out of your honey-experience, it’s often helpful to know a little about honey processing, quality and grading. Honey can be processed in a wide variety of ways. The following has been collected Continue reading
-
Cherry-Berry Bread Mix
Due to a struggling economy and a limited budget, my family’s gift giving will be somewhat limited this year. We’ve discussed options with our immediate and extended family members such as buying gifts under a certain cost, holding a Pollyanna or purchasing no gifts at all. Still, I feel obligated to give certain friends, family Continue reading
-
Cinnamon Honey Buns Recipe
Christmas is always one of my favorite times to bake and share my sweet treats with friends and family. I love the variety of baked goods available and am constantly trying new recipes. This year, for Christmas breakfast I’ll be making our family’s traditional foods, but will also be trying a new recipe for Cinnamon Continue reading
-
Tea and Honey
Tea can be sweetened with a number of different substances such as sugar, sugar substitutes and, my personal favorite, honey! Though honey seems to be available in vast quantities (often packaged in cute bottles), we may not all know where honey comes from or how it is made. The type of honey that humans consume Continue reading
-
A Tea Book for Real Tea Drinkers
In a sea of books about tea, a reader can find it hard to select one that gives facts yet is also visually pleasing. The book Tea (subtitled Aromas and Flavors Around the World) by Lydia Gautier does both so well that this avid tea drinker (me) can find true tea happiness. Starting with a Continue reading
search
Recent Posts
- Top 5 Tea Trends for 2025
- Unlock the Potential of Tea Bags: Perfect Iced Tea
- Jams to Jazz Up Any Picnic
- 3 Teas to Savor Spring
- Elevating Easter Brunch
follow us
Newsletter
Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.
Tag cloud
Assam Tea Autumn Black Tea british british food caffeine cake Ceylon chai Chocolate Christmas Darjeeling Tea earl grey English Tea Store fall flavored tea Green Tea Herbal Holidays Iced Tea Loose Tea oolong PG Tips recipe recipes rooibos Scones stash Steeping Tea tea tea book Tea Books Tea Gadgets tea party Teapot teapots Tea Recipe Tea Recipes tea review tea reviews tearoom tea room tea time tisane twinings
blogroll
- Construction Gear Blog
- Flag BlogLED Blog
- Northline Express Blog
- Online Stores, Inc. Blog
- Safety Equipment Blog
- Safety Girl Blog
Tea Blog 