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July 25, 2011

  • Tea Name Circus

    Sometimes it can seem like there is a tea name circus going on out there. “In the center ring! … a high-flying green tea! … the great Longjing … no, wait, that’s Dragonwell … uh, I mean, Lungching … whatever!” Yes, I fuss a lot about calling those herbals things “teas” versus “tisanes” but this… Continue reading

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  • Rose Teas

    Unlike the United Kingdom, in which rose is relatively common flavoring for candies and other sweets, the American palate has never really adapted to the notion of “edible” flowers. However, many teas and tisanes are blended with rose buds and petals, often with stunning results. Rose not only adds a lovely scent to teas and… Continue reading

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  • My Top 10 Tips for Making Tea

    In a previous post, I talked about my top 10 tips in a good tearoom. This week I’d like to talk about top 10 tips on how to make great tea. MayKing Tea. Yes this is a pun on my name but there is nothing like making your own tea to guarantee it’s made just the way… Continue reading

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