October 2009
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Afternoon Tea with the Ghouls
by Stephanie Hanson Halloween is fast approaching. Halloween stores are booming and pumpkins adorn magazine covers at every checkout stand. People are also beginning to plan Halloween parties, but have you ever considered a Halloween tea party? Not exactly the frills and lace of a typical tea party, and yet, an original party idea. Let’s… Continue reading
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Tea Smoothies Recipes
Everywhere you look coffee shops, fast food restaurants, and mom-and-pop shops are offering an ever-growing array of coffee and tea based beverages. These are often offered both hot or cold and are designed to appeal to taste buds a plenty. The disadvantage to purchasing from any of these shops is the price, no doubt. After… Continue reading
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The Importance of Water
I’m sure this won’t be the first time you’ve seen a discussion about the importance of using the right water for tea. In fact, there have been similar posts on this very blog, but it’s an issue important enough to bear repeating. Tea is, of course, largely water by volume, so it makes sense that… Continue reading
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Holiday Tea Recipes
With the holidays just around the corner, it’s time to start planning your menu. Why serve the same old drinks when you can try something new? These tea based beverage recipes are just what you need to kick start your party! Almond Tea Latte Serves 6 8 English or Irish breakfast tea bags 4 cups (32… Continue reading
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Tea and Theanine
By William I. Lengeman III One of the great benefits of tea, according to many of those who drink it, is in the way it imparts a sense of calm to the drinker. This is in spite of the fact that tea contains caffeine, a substance that’s well known for having the exact opposite effect.… Continue reading
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Tea Parties
“Take some more tea,” the March Hare said to Alice, very earnestly. “I’ve had nothing yet,” Alice replied in an offended tone, “so I can’t take more.” “You mean you can’t take less,” said the Hatter; “it’s very easy to take more than nothing.” -Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carrol by Stephanie Hanson We all… Continue reading
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Tea Moments — Watching Raindrops on the Window
By A.C. Cargill Not everyone sees the tea moments in a rainy day. For some people, gray skies that dump their drops of rain across the landscape are just a dreary sight. Certainly, those who live in areas that have frequent rain know what I mean. Cities in the U.S. such as Seattle, Washington, and… Continue reading
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Irish Breakfast Tea and “The Midwich Cuckoos”
“The Midwich Cuckoos” by John Wyndham is a 1957 classic. It’s a little tricky to get hold of, but well worth the effort. It’s one of my personal favorites, written at a time when science fiction writers were coming into their own. I once found Irish Breakfast tea to be a little tricky to get… Continue reading
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A Cozy Cup of Tea
If you enjoy a good, steamy cup of tea yet you like to chat when enjoying your tea, you may want to look into either buying or making a tea cozy. Large enough to cover your teapot, a good tea cozy can keep your tea fresh and hot for up to three hours. While tea… Continue reading
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