March 2010
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An Introduction to White Tea
What is White Tea? Historically, white tea was nothing but the withered and dried buds (silver needles) of the tea plant, and was only produced in China. Now there are different methods of plucking and processing the tea, and countries like Sri Lanka and India are also producing white teas. Types of White Tea Silver… Continue reading
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Review — Golden Moon Imperial Formosa
The Subject: Imperial Formosa Oolong Tea from Golden Moon Teas Water temperature: 212° F Steeping time: 5 minutes Tea type: Oolong (semi-fermented) Scents, flavorings, etc.: No added scents or flavorings Aroma, dry: Fresh, mild, slightly smoky, earthy Aroma in the cup, plain: Fresh, mild, slightly smoky, earthy Taste, plain: Fresh, mild, slightly smoky, earthy Aroma… Continue reading
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Korean Tea
With no offense intended to Korea, its tea industry or culture, let’s admit that it’s not one of the first countries that comes to mind when the subject of tea is mentioned. Though it stands in the shadows of tea-producing powerhouses like China, India and Japan, tea in Korea is worth taking a closer look… Continue reading
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British Candies Add Bright Hues to Any Occasion
Spring is in the air, and the need for bright colors after the dullness of Winter leads me to seek out British Candies. They’re not only bright and colorful, but truly satisfy even the most severe craving for the sweet stuff, just as the first daffodil bloom I see helps fill the need for growing… Continue reading
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Tea on the Road
If you’re a casual tea drinker or if you don’t drink tea at all you might find it unusual the lengths that some tea drinkers will go to to make sure they have a supply of high quality tea when they travel. The number of tearooms and tea houses in the United States alone has… Continue reading
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Luck of the Irish
This Wednesday is St. Patrick’s Day, that green-tinted day upon which all Americans have a bit of Irish blood in them no matter which continent their ancestors hailed from. Green beer will be poured out in copious quantities between now and then, but I propose a more civilized way to celebrate the occasion. A shamrock… Continue reading
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Tea and Weight Loss
With so many extravagant claims for weight loss products, a good rule of thumb to abide by is buyer beware. Keeping that in mind, however, there is some evidence indicating that tea might play a role in weight loss. If you want to lose weight, one of the best ways you can use tea to… Continue reading
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Ntingwe Kwazulu Tea from Taylors of Harrogate
Let me say instantly, for those who like to get to the point: I really like Ntingwe Kwazulu tea from Taylors of Harrogate and recommend it highly. The blurb on the package says: “This tea has a fresh, brisk flavor and a bright liquor.” I say yes to the fresh and bright liquor, however I… Continue reading
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Water Water Everywhere
Tea and water – it’s a match made in heaven. You can’t have a cup of tea without water and, by the same token, you’re not about to have a good cup of tea without good water. But what constitutes good water from a tea drinker’s perspective? One of the first commentators on the critical… Continue reading
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Are Loose Teas Straining Your Love for Tea?
Steeping and then straining your loose leaf tea can be an inconvenience sometimes, but the resulting tea “liquor” is worth it. The leaves get full contact with the water and lots of room to expand, releasing their ingredients into it. But in our ever-faster-paced world, where each moment counts, are steeping loose teas and having… Continue reading
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