October 2010
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Why Tea?
Why do you drink tea? Hmmm…made you think, didn’t I? There are any number of reasons why someone might drink tea. Some of us may have only one reason and others perhaps a combination of several but they will generally tend to fall into certain broad categories. Let’s take a look. Because It’s There In… Continue reading
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Tea, Coffee & Brain Tumors
Can’t decide between coffee and tea? It’s not a problem I’ve ever experienced, thank you very much. But if are having problems deciding between these two beverages it may help to know that both of them have been found to possibly lower the risk of getting a brain tumor. Both coffee and tea have been… Continue reading
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Teawares Fit for a Queen (or at Least a Duchess)
You can have a truly “regal” teatime with some teawares that are fit for a Queen — well, maybe a Duchess (as in Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford, who is rumored to have started this whole afternoon teatime business, for which hubby and I are quite grateful). Porcelain, bone china, silver, and glass teawares… Continue reading
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Making Sense of Sencha
Making sense of Sencha (a style of Japanese green tea) can be a bit tricky for many of us tea drinkers used to Indian, Ceylonian, African, and Chinese teas. Where tea is concerned, Japanese teas seem a world unto themselves. Processing Sencha is the “secret of its success” for the most part. The first Senchas… Continue reading
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Review — Tiger Wing Calmation
Name: Calmation Brand: Tiger Wing Type: Herbal tisane Form: Paper bagged tea, individually wrapped Review: This is a curious blend, even coming from those crazy folks over at Tiger Wing. They blended green mate, a stimulant herb from South America, with lavender and chamomile, two stalwarts of many a “bedtime” herbal blend. According to Tiger… Continue reading
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What’s This “Clonal Tea” Stuff Mean?
There’s a mystery floating around in the world of tea, and it’s name is “Clonal.” Well it’s not that mysterious. I just keep seeing the word “clonal” in the name of teas reviewed on review sites, and I’ve even reviewed a couple of “clonal” Darjeeling teas myself. Time for a little exploration. Basically, “clonal” comes… Continue reading
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Review — Stash Organic Cascade Mint
Name: Organic Cascade Mint Brand: Stash Type: Herbal tisane, peppermint and spearmint blend Form: Paper teabag, individually wrapped Review: Mint lovers rejoice: This is the tisane you’ve been waiting for. Cascade Mint is a part of Stash’s organic line, blending both peppermint and spearmint into one tasty drink. I love Stash’s decision to blend two… Continue reading
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Sweet or Unsweet Iced Tea?
If you happen to live in the South, like I do, you know sweet tea. It’s a tall refreshing glass of extremely sweet ice cold tea. Jokingly described as the house wine of the South, every G.R.I.T. (Girls Raised In The South) knows how to make a good glass of sweet tea. But what about hot tea?… Continue reading
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Teatime Blasphemy
Tea and food pairings can be harmonious and peaceful or so jarring that they seem like teatime “blasphemy.” After all, teatime should be about a break in the day, a chance to have a time out and recollect your composure during a hectic day. Right? Tea drinkers usually recognize that certain foods pair with certain… Continue reading
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Chanakara Dragonfruit Tea and “Alpha-Oops, H is for Halloween”
I have been a long-time fan of October, with its unassuming takeover of the season. It breathes in clammy summer air, and breathes out dulcet, cooling sighs of relief for heat-wearied brows. It transforms a soothing cup of hot tea into a spa experience. And, just before it relinquishes the stage for November’s dramatic entrance,… Continue reading
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