January 2010
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Have Bagged Teas Gotten a Bad Rap?
I’m starting to think that bagged teas have gotten a bad rap (or maybe just a bad “wrap”). Generally speaking, tea in bags aren’t a staple item in my tea pantry. As one who lives the “tea life,” bagged tea is not to me what tea is all about. Hubby and I are the types… Continue reading
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Sencha – The Other Green Tea
By Alexandra Hoover Green tea is one of the most ubiquitous teas on the market. Tasty, full of antioxidants, and recognizable to all tea drinkers, green tea is a favorite among many tea enthusiasts. In fact, it is precisely for these reasons that green tea is often taken for granted. As green tea is so… Continue reading
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Tea Experiment — Steeping Times
There’s a buzz around that people are steeping their teas too long, resulting in bitter tea “liquor” that they blame on the tea maker. So I thought a little experiment was in order, having observed that some of the tea samples I’ve been trying taste better or worse depending on how long they are steeped.… Continue reading
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Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough — Drinking Tea in Excess
If you’ve ever wondered how much tea is too much tea, you’re not alone. A quick online search turns up an endless amount of message boards and articles discussing the topic. Many people feel that such talk is pure poppycock. “The only danger that comes with drinking too much tea,” they say, “is that of… Continue reading
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Rooibos for Your Health?
There was a time, not so long ago, when the unique charms of rooibos – which is also known as redbush — were not well known outside of South Africa, the only place where it’s produced. Nowadays, however, it’s becoming increasingly popular in other parts of the world. Part of the reason for the increase… Continue reading
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Ayurveda — The Roots of Chai
[Editor’s Note: This is an old article and appears to contain some unsubstantiated and inprecise information. “Chai” means “tea” – the author is obviously referring to a version of tea that has spices added to it and is more correctly called “masala chai” or “spiced tea.”] Disclaimer: This is not intended as medical advice. Please consult… Continue reading
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Bringing Out the Tea Poet in You
By A.C. Cargill Here’s a way to enhance your enjoyment of tea: write a poem or two about it. My exploration into the online community of tea lovers, sellers, drinkers, aficionados, experts, gurus, etc., has been a real eye-opener. Not only are there lots of us, but there are many so devoted to tea that… Continue reading
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Tea and Diabetes
According to the American Diabetes Association, an estimated 20.8 million people in the United States alone suffer from diabetes. It’s a number that represents about seven percent of the nation’s overall population. With these figures in mind, the results of a study showing that a component in tea might counterbalance cell-damaging effects of high fructose… Continue reading
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New Teas for the New Year
Pull out the good china, the nice linens, and invite a friend over because the English Tea Store has something you’ve never had before – teas so unique they simply must be shared! No time like the present for trying things, what with it being a New Year and the start of a new decade.… Continue reading
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Cast Iron Teapots
When you think of a teapot, what do you envision? Do you see a practical ceramic teapot like a Brown Betty? Or do you see a hand-painted floral-ensconced bone-china teapot like Hyacinth Bucket sported on “Keeping Up Appearances”? Do you see a tea kettle and not a teapot? Many wish for the durability of a… Continue reading
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