November 2010
-
Dispatches from the World of Tea
It’s a great, wide world of tea out there and there’s always something going on that’s worthy of mention. This time around the focus is on tea farming, with a brief foray to examine a treat known as tea eggs and a look at Turkish tea. Previously in these pages, we’ve focused on a number… Continue reading
-
Following Directions or Not?
Is it always a good idea to follow the preparation directions on tea packages? In my experience, not always. One of the joys of making tea is that you get your cuppa the way you want it. You can use as much leaf as you choose, control the water temperature, and steep it until it… Continue reading
-
Throw Those Tea Dregs Away
You might be tempted to drink your tea to the last drop, but do yourself a favor: throw those tea dregs away. I hear you thinking, “There she goes again, using those odd tea terms. What the heck is ‘tea dregs’?” Well, I confess to occasionally making up some tea terms, such as “golden pour,”… Continue reading
-
Thanksgiving Tea Tips
While most people don’t usually think of Thanksgiving and tea together, I’d like you to at least give it a try. Iced tea makes a refreshing alternative to calorie-laden sodas and alcoholic beverages, and hot tea provides a relaxing alternative to after-dinner coffee. Here are some tips for your Thanksgiving tea service: 1. Make a… Continue reading
-
Tea Traditions — Buckingham Palace Tea
Ever fantasized about a “royal teatime” at Buckingham Palace? Me, too, so I checked it out and found that the idea is not as fantastical as it sounds. It’s an annual event attended by over 24,000 lovers of tea time— wow! Of course, my fantasy was for something a bit more intimate. Afternoon tea is… Continue reading
-
The Absent-Minded Tea Drinker
Rush, rush, rush — especially during the holidays, and if one tends to be a bit absent-minded anyway, teatime can be somewhat surprising and challenging. Tea preparation is a fairly orderly business. Certain steps are required in a certain order. The steps and the order might vary by the type and specific tea being prepared.… Continue reading
-
Tea Moments — The Relatives
Thanksgiving is around the corner, meaning that the relatives will be descending upon your house like a horde of Goths. Or maybe you will be part of the horde descending upon one of them. Either way, this usually annual meeting with people you probably hardly know but who occupy a space on your family tree… Continue reading
-
Upcoming Tea Books
Start making space on your tea bookshelf now. There are always new tea books in the works and the upcoming months are no exception. New titles in our future include the latest installment in a popular tea-themed mystery series, another tea-related novel that’s not a mystery, a how-to on reading tea leaves, a travelogue on… Continue reading
-
Review — Golden Moon Jasmine Pearls
Name: Jasmine Pearls Brand: Golden Moon Type: Green tea, flavored Form: Loose leaf/pearls Review: Jasmine tea is another type of tea that is easy to do wrong. Jasmine is a lovely fragrance and flavor, but cheap jasmine essence that is poured over bad tea produces a nasty cup and contributes to the blanket condemnation heaped… Continue reading
-
Review — Golden Moon Moroccan Mint
Name: Moroccan Mint Brand: Golden Moon Type: Green tea, flavored Form: Loose leaf Review: Mint teas and tisanes are ubiquitous, and as a tea reviewer, I confess to getting a bit tired of them. While the combination of mint and tea can be very nice, tea companies are not always careful about quality control. Bad… Continue reading
search
Recent Posts
- Top 5 Tea Trends for 2025
- Unlock the Potential of Tea Bags: Perfect Iced Tea
- Jams to Jazz Up Any Picnic
- 3 Teas to Savor Spring
- Elevating Easter Brunch
follow us
Newsletter
Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.
Tag cloud
Assam Tea Autumn Black Tea british british food caffeine cake Ceylon chai Chocolate Christmas Darjeeling Tea earl grey English Tea Store fall flavored tea Green Tea Herbal Holidays Iced Tea Loose Tea oolong PG Tips recipe recipes rooibos Scones stash Steeping Tea tea tea book Tea Books Tea Gadgets tea party Teapot teapots Tea Recipe Tea Recipes tea review tea reviews tearoom tea room tea time tisane twinings
blogroll
- Construction Gear Blog
- Flag BlogLED Blog
- Northline Express Blog
- Online Stores, Inc. Blog
- Safety Equipment Blog
- Safety Girl Blog
Tea Blog 