July 2011
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More on Perfect Tea
In an article recently published in these pages I took a look at the notion of perfect tea and concluded that a perfect cup of tea may not be attainable. But you can probably come close to this goal if you start with great tea and prepare it to the best of your ability. I… Continue reading
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Some Australian Grown Black Teas
You know that a lot of tea comes from China, and a bunch come from India. Japanese teas are becoming better known, as are teas from Taiwan and Africa. Don’t forget Brazil in South America. And then, there’s Australia! Yes, the land of kangaroos and koala bears also is the land of tea. Thanks to… Continue reading
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Review — Chocolate Mint Flavored Black Tea by The English Tea Store
Name: Chocolate Mint Flavored Black Tea Brand: English Tea Store Type: Black tea, flavored Form: Loose leaf Review: Chocolate and mint is a classic pairing and there are more than a few chocolate mint flavored teas on the market, each with its own blend of tea and flavors. Chocolate Mint Flavored Black Tea from the… Continue reading
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Tea Kettle Philosophy — Keeping Interest Alive
The kettle has boiled, and the water is now in the teapot, busily dancing with those tea leaves to create a wondrous potion for a lovely tea time. The cakes and cups and saucers are laid out and all is in readiness for a relaxing tea time. A moment or two is available now for… Continue reading
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Review — Mercedes Apple Spice by The English Tea Store
Name: Mercedes Apple Spice Brand: English Tea Store Type: Herbal infusion (tisane) Form: Loose leaf Review: If you are an apple pie fan, Mercedes Apple Spice may well become your next favorite tisane. If you don’t like either, pass this one by. The English Tea Store notes that the apple flavor in this tisane is… Continue reading
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Offbeat Tea News
Most of us have probably heard the one about monkey-picked tea. It’s a popular legend (most likely with no basis in truth) about specially trained monkeys who were once sent out to pick leaves that were inaccessible to less agile humans. Trying to go this notion one better, China’s Jiuhua Mountain Tea Plantation recently went… Continue reading
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Tea Traditions — The Netherlands
The Dutch were among the first to bring tea to Europe. At that time, each transport of a shipment of this precious commodity from its source in China to what soon proved to be an eager and thirsty public was fraught with hazards and took months. I, for one, am grateful for the profit motive… Continue reading
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Review — The English Tea Store’s Versailles Lavender Earl Grey
Name: Versailles Lavender Earl Grey Brand: The English Tea Store Type: Black tea, flavored Form: Loose leaf Review: Looking for an elegant, refined tea perfect for summer sipping? Try Versailles Lavender Earl Grey, a tea that is a pleasure to look at, sniff and sip. A very nice combination indeed! The base tea appears to… Continue reading
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The Decline of Tea?
The decline of tea is a notion that the media seems to like. It probably makes for good press, but is there anything to it? The first thing to keep in mind when discussing tea’s alleged decline is that it’s a matter of perspective. Here in the United States no one is likely to bemoan… Continue reading
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Tea Kettle Philosophy — Time Zones
There are 387 time zones on this planet and at least 242 countries, according to one source. And in every one of those time zones people are enjoying tea at some point in their day — which, of course, got me to thinking while waiting for the kettle to boil. Time zones are amazing things.… Continue reading
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