December 2010
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Twas the Night Before Tea-mas
Dedicated to all tea lovers out there, here is a poem for our special day, which, unfortunately, has not yet made it onto the registry of holidays. The poem is based on “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” written by Clement Clarke Moore (1779 – 1863) in 1822. Enjoy! Twas the Night Before Tea-mas Twas the… Continue reading
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The Ins and Outs of Tea Storage Containers
There are lots of tea storage containers on the market, making it hard to decide which ones you need for keeping your teas at their best. Simplify the decision by knowing their ins and outs. Basically, some things should be kept IN these containers and some things should be kept OUT of them. Of course,… Continue reading
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The Warmth of the Holidays
Part of what makes the holidays so merry and bright is that so many people are looking forward to getting together with friends and loved ones, both near and far. Dinner parties, annual traditions, and holiday festivities are par for the course this month. At this time of year, a thoughtful gift is also part… Continue reading
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Battle of the Assam Estate Teas
Our Assam tea collection is growing, no surprise since it is one of our favorite tea types. With over 300 tea estates in the Assam Province in northeastern India, this tea is also certainly plentiful. Time for a battle of the Assam Estate Teas (no, not all of them — just a select few). How… Continue reading
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Infuse Your Holidays with Inner Peace
Combating the stress of the holidays? There’s nothing like a nice warm cup of tea to help you regain your focus and clarity. And while all teas and herbs, in their warmth, in the ritual, in their own way, have the ability to offer you soothing comfort, there are some that do this better than… Continue reading
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The Story of Mr. Kipling’s Cakes
Mince pies and bakewells and cakes, oh my — you’ll find these and more in the Mr. Kipling product lineup. This British company has been busy baking and bringing scrumptious joy to several generations now. During the winter holidays, they are especially popular. Forty-three years ago a revolution in how people shopped for their fine… Continue reading
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Best Tea Kettles, Tea Coins and More
You really don’t need an electric tea kettle to make tea, but they are a handy gadget that can sure can make the process more convenient. The Wall Street Journal’s test kitchen (who knew?) recently took a look at several models from manufacturers like Breville, Cuisinart, Chef’s Choice, Bodum and more. The prices range from… Continue reading
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Review — Golden Moon White Tea
Name: White Tea Brand: Golden Moon Type: White tea Form: Loose leaf Review: One simple tea, one simple review. White tea can be a controversial subject. Some people love it, some find it uninteresting. Traditional white tea, also known as silver needle, is made entirely from the fuzzy buds of the tea plant. While it… Continue reading
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Mim Estate Tea and Mystery
I have been sampling different brands of Darjeeling tea and recently tried Mim Estate loose leaf. I find it marvelous. Mim Estate tea has a lovely clear amber color, with a pronounced and enticing sweet-floral scent. I find it a pleasure to curl up with a cup, much like a good classic book that one… Continue reading
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Spotlight on Black Tea
For most of us – or at least for most of us this side of Asia – tea and black tea are almost synonymous. Though other types of tea have become more popular in the West in recent times, if someone mentions the word tea, it’s likely to conjure up an image of that old… Continue reading
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