June 2010
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Making a French im-Press-ion on Tea
French presses are becoming all the rage for gourmet coffee drinkers — but what about tea? We tea drinkers like the gourmet touch when preparing our fine teas just as much as coffee drinkers like it for their fine coffees. Can we use a French press, too? Sure we can, at least that’s the opinion… Continue reading
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A Brief History of Tea
Coffee gets more than its fair share of press nowadays, but it’s important to remember that, according to some experts, tea is actually the second most popular beverage in the world, after water. The precise origins of tea drinking are unknown, but the ancient Chinese were probably the first to steep leaves from the Camellia… Continue reading
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Devonshire Tea Review
© 2010 A.C. Cargill photos and text – All rights reserved. No copying, posting on other sites, or other uses allowed without written permission of the copyright holder. The Subject: Devonshire Tea from The English Tea Store. Rating: Water temperature: 212° F Steeping time: 5 minutes Tea type: Black Scents, flavorings, etc.: N/A Aroma, dry:… Continue reading
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Tea, Hangovers & Tea Drunkenness
Ah, the hangover. When it comes to hangovers, the humorist Robert Benchley might have said it best, “the only cure for a real hangover is death.” Not that this is the most practical solution, of course. So where does tea fit into this picture? Can tea cure a hangover? Probably not, though the jury is… Continue reading
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Devine Devonshire Tea
Did you know that they grow tea in Devon County in Britain? No, not really. But there is a tea company there that bags and sells a tea which is just starting to make a splash (pun intended) here in the U.S. If you’re a Twitterhead like me, you already know that. You also know… Continue reading
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About Darjeeling Tea
Of all the world’s tea-growing nations and regions, in terms of sheer production, Africa, China and India are considered to be among the most noteworthy. For serious tea fanciers, however, the most important tea growers are probably China, Japan and India. India is generally considered to have three major tea-growing regions. Assam is the most… Continue reading
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Tea Kettle Philosophy — Something and Nothing
Waiting for the tea kettle to boil is a great time to contemplate the deep mysteries of life. Or one’s navel — which can be pretty mysterious even when filled with lint — but I digress. One of the best things about tea is that you can choose to have a little “me time” while… Continue reading
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