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May 2010

  • Mastering Tea

    As we’ve already noted in these pages, there are any number of ways to advance your education about all things tea, including books, magazines, films, online resources and more. If you’re interested in getting more serious about the pursuit of tea, courses offered by the American Tea Masters Association (ATMA) and the Specialty Tea Institute… Continue reading

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  • Bumper Stickers for Tea Drinkers

    Tea drinkers, let your car bumper do the talking with a tea-themed bumper sticker. Just be sure to keep it on the light-hearted or downright humorous side. No heavy political or philosophical messages. There’s enough road rage out there. One thing we’re really known for in the U.S. is speaking our minds, part of that… Continue reading

  • Cha Cha Cha: Japanese Tea

    When it comes to quantity, Japan is not a top producer or consumer of tea, but tea drinking is still an integral part of Japanese culture. One of Japan’s greatest contributions to tea drinking, the Japanese tea ceremony, is renowned the world over. Tea came to Japan by way of China. Tea seeds may have… Continue reading

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  • Tea Moments — Putting Down the Duster

    Tea beats dusting any day, so put down that duster and take a tea moment. You’ll be all the better for it, trust me. There seems to be an over concern with having a dust-free house. It’s everywhere — in commercials on TV and radio, in billboards, as a topic of conversation at a party… Continue reading

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  • The Teas of Yunnan

    As noted in this recent article on The Teas Of Fujian (one of China’s many provinces), all the tea in China covers quite a bit of territory, especially given that China is the number one tea-producing country in the world. And while it might not be sporting to play favorites, it wouldn’t be too farfetched… Continue reading

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  • White Tea and Black Roses

    Two of the misnomers in the world of flora are white tea and black roses. White tea, strictly speaking, is not white. Natural black roses (not dyed ones) are not really black. First, a quick primer on color theory. There are additive colors (such as paints) and subtractive colors (such as light rays). Additive “white”… Continue reading

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  • An Orchard in Your Teapot, Pt. III — Teas with Fruity Aroma and Flavor

    Some teas are so fruity tasting that they’re like an orchard in your teapot. Unlike teas that have pieces of fruit in them or fruit oils added to them, these teas have a natural fruity flavor. They are also real teas, not fruit-filled herbal infusions. The most well-known of these “fruity” teas is Darjeeling. That… Continue reading

  • Review of Stash Peppermint

    Name: Peppermint Brand: Stash Type: Herbal tisane Form: Paper Tea Bag Review: Mint tisane is an old standby for a lot of people: Refreshing hot or cold, it is also a traditional remedy for upset stomachs. Different tea companies have their own version of this favorite, the quality of which can vary widely depending on… Continue reading

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  • White Tea Roundup

    Growing in popularity, white teas have an array of flavors that appeal to both tea newbies and to those of us who live the “tea life.” They can expand your taste horizons into the realm of the delicate and exotic. Producing white tea is not the same as producing green tea. In fact, by comparison,… Continue reading

  • An Orchard in Your Teapot, Pt. II – Herbals Made with Fruits

    Sometimes that orchard in your teapot isn’t tea, but a fruity infusion. Unlike the teas listed in Part I, these infusions are caffeine-free along with being naturally flavorful and often naturally sweet. Some are also quite healthful. One of the frustrations when researching this was the number of companies that call their infusions by the… Continue reading

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