July 2010
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Intaba Rooibos, Cold on a Hot Day
I first learned of rooibos tea—sometimes called red bush tea—in reading the novel The Ladies No.1 Detective Agency, by Alexander McCall Smith. It is the first novel of a series set in Botswana, South Africa; you may have seen the HBO movie by the same name. The heroine of the novel, one of my very… Continue reading
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Jasmine Tea Choices
For some tea lovers (present company included) a cup of high-quality plain tea – be it black, green, white, yellow, oolong or puerh – is sufficient as it is and does not require any kind of adulteration or improvement. The ancient Chinese tea master Lu Yu, who was one of the first people to write… Continue reading
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Puerh Tea Resources
As we’ve already noted in these pages a number of times, there are six major types of tea derived from the Camellia sinensis plant – black, green, white, yellow, oolong and puerh. In the West, black tea is probably the best known of the bunch and green tea has swelled in popularity in the last… Continue reading
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Teas that Can Travel with You
You lead a busy life but still want to enjoy fine teas. Impossible? Possible! You just need teas that can travel with you. And the right teawares for steeping and enjoying them. Never fear, for there are plenty of options and new ones popping up daily. I’m going to propose something a bit unusual and… Continue reading
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Tea, Russian Style
If asked to name a beverage that’s synonymous with Russian culture, let’s face it, many of us will probably pick vodka. While tea is hardly as popular in that part of the world as this clear spirit it has long been an important part of the Russian beverage landscape nonetheless, having been first introduced there… Continue reading
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Online Tea Gadgets & Games
Never let it be said that the Internet was brought into existence so that human beings might while away the days of their lives in frivolous pursuits. But it’s true, at least to some extent. If killing time is what you’ve got in mind, of course, the Internet is a great place to achieve your… Continue reading
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The Advantages of Unblended Teas
Just as there are advantages in blended teas, there are advantages in unblended teas. There are two types of “unblended” or “pure” teas: single-estate and single tea type. Single-estate Teas These unblended teas are actually sold under the name of the tea estate where they are grown, harvested, processed, and packaged. They are often identified… Continue reading
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Tea Moments — Iced Tea and the Bug Zapper
Warm, muggy Summer nights and a tall glass of chilled (iced) tea enjoyed on the front porch or the deck/patio out back make for some interesting tea moments. The reason: bugs. Now, I’m not one of these people that sees a bug, alive or dead, and goes “Eewwww!” in total disgust and revulsion. That’s mainly… Continue reading
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3 Tea Pots Every Tea Lover Should Own
The teapot is as much fashion as it is form and function. Decorative styling is a natural extension of one’s own personality. While some tea lovers will fawn over antique china tea sets with the gold leaf and floral designs, others will stand by their iron testubin pots. Sometimes a tea pot is chosen for… Continue reading
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The Many Faces of Rooibos
As noted in these pages previously, rooibos is a unique herbal beverage that is also known as redbush and which is produced in only one specific region of South Africa. In most parts of the world it is hardly a household name, but by the same token there are many regions where it is gradually… Continue reading
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