December 2009
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Earl Grey — In a Class of Its Own
If tea could walk about with spats and a cane to show it had class, Earl Grey would not just walk so much as it would strut. This common British favorite is a unique offering in the world of tea. Long before there was industrial flavoring and scenting technologies, Earl Grey stood apart as a… Continue reading
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Review — Indian Spiced Chai
The Subject: Indian Spiced Chai Black Tea from The English Tea Store. Water temperature: 212° F Steeping time: 5 minutes Tea type: Black Scents, flavorings, etc.: Coriander, cardamom, ginger, cloves Aroma, dry: Like walking into an Indian spice store Aroma in the cup, plain: N/A Taste, plain: N/A Aroma in the cup, enhanced: Curry tea… Continue reading
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Gift Guide – Here Comes Santa Claus
By Stephanie Hanson The folks over at the English Tea Store are busy little elves preparing to play Santa as they deliver Christmas presents to all the good little boys and girls and tea drinkers. Here is a brief shopping gift guide for the people on your list. “The Stockings Were Hung by the Chimney… Continue reading
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It’s Tea Time!
Recently a friend extended an invitation to me to join her for teatime. At first, I was apprehensive of accepting the invitation since I was ignorant about tea etiquette. You see, drinking tea is not complicated; the difficult part it is how one conducts themselves. I began searching the Internet for information on the subject.… Continue reading
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Tea from Mauritius
My step-mother has led quite an interesting life, including several years of living in Mauritius, a small island off the east coast of Africa. Her tales of Mauritius are so far from the simple life she now leads with my father, like the state dinners she attended, with servants in livery standing behind the chairs… Continue reading
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Chai Green Tea and “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”
Stash Tea offers an intriguing chai green tea that is at once familiar, yet surprising; mild, yet zesty. It’s a tea I have come to consider a favorite; just as the book I’ve chosen as the reading companion has become a favorite. “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”, written by Scottish author… Continue reading
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Wuyi Oolong and Diet Claims
I feel the need to write a post about Wuyi Oolong. It’s probably the most heard of tea out there and is associated with one of the largest scams or marketing ploys ever to hit the tea world. I am sure any time you have searched tea, or oolong, you have seen ads and sites… Continue reading
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Relax and Unwind with a Cup of Tea
By William I. Lengeman III As noted in a recent post on this site, there are quite a few studies that have been carried out in recent years that suggest that tea might be an aid in alleviating fatigue. Oddly enough, it seems that this same beverage apparently also possess qualities that may help to… Continue reading
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Tisanes
A tisane is not a true tea, but a herbal concoction that is brewed just like tea. While tea is a leaf plucked from the Camellia sinensis plant, tisanes are leaves plucked from just about everything but the Camellia sinensis plant. These herbal drinks can include anything from Chamomile to Peppermint and can even be… Continue reading
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Tea Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season
Tea is a wonderful gift to give during the holidays. While some people are more familiar with tea than others, very few people completely dislike tea, making it a very versatile gift for people of all ages. If the person you are buying tea for is not as familiar with teas as you are, you… Continue reading
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