October 2009
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Minimalist Teaware
by Adam Yusko So many people love teapots because they seem to add a certain character to the brewing ritual, and fit the stereotypical image of making and serving tea. But in all honesty teapots and other accessories are simply more things to clean and worry about breaking, not to mention their sheer bulk. Personally,… Continue reading
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Iced Tea vs. Hot Tea
By William I. Lengeman III There’s plenty of compelling evidence these days to support the notion that drinking tea can confer health benefits upon the consumer. But what about iced and bottled teas and tea-based beverages? How do they stack up in terms of health benefits against a plain old cup of hot tea? A… Continue reading
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Twinings
by Adam Yusko Twinings Tea has been a staple in my cabinet since I first became an avid tea drinker. It seems that Twinings tea has always offered a consistent quality, and a large enough variety to fit any mood. I have a fondness in my heart for Twinings, as its gotten me through many… Continue reading
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The Many Faces of Tea
For such a simple leaf, the tea plant has undergone amazing transformations in the cups of its drinkers over the centuries. There are as many ways to drink tea as there are leaves on Camellia Sinensis. The Chinese people today drink tea as a simple infusion. But there was a time that so many additives… Continue reading
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Tea Time at Tee Time
By A.C. Cargill During golf season, my tea time is at tee time. This was especially true during the 4-day President’s Cup tournament just completed. Normally, I’m not one to camp out in front of the TV and take in a sporting event. No offense to the football, baseball, basketball, soccer, hockey, and other sports… Continue reading
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Moroccan Mint Green Tea Recipe
There are many products on the market today trying to imitate this tea. It’s a classic because because it’s both unique and satisfying. Moroccan Mint tea is traditionally served with a lot of sugar, typically one to two teaspoons for every teaspoon of tea leaves you use. It gets its name from the fact that… Continue reading
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Chinese Teas
The most popular myth about the origin of tea is that it was discovered nearly five thousand years ago by a Chinese emperor who had a kettle of water on the boil at the time. As the unlikely story goes, some tea leaves happened to be caught on a breeze and blew into the kettle.… Continue reading
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An Appeal for Tea Time
by Stephanie Hanson Whenever close friends or family members ask me if I would like a cup of tea, my response is usually a grin, for they know that I have yet to turn down a hot cuppa. But there is one house where the tea kettle remains on the stove, and water is always… Continue reading
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Tea Bag Folding
The history of tea is as rich as the cultures from which it springs. From mysterious, ancient roots in China and India, to the delightful afternoon tea party found in Western civilizations. Along with the rich and satisfying taste of tea come traditions that have evolved over time. Some traditions and rituals were developed quite… Continue reading
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Minimal Tea
by Adam Yusko Many teashops are now selling more teas that are blended with fruits, candies, flowers, and oils. While I don’t doubt that such combinations can be tasty, sometimes we need to ask ourselves, is this really tea? I mean, sure it has tea in it, but how much of the tea are you… Continue reading
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