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August 15, 2011

  • Tea Kettle Philosophy — “Shouldas”

    I have a tea that needs to steep for seven minutes — yes, seven minutes! Do you know how much contemplation of the mysteries of the universe that can transpire amidst the synapses of your brain during that time? Neither do I, but I bet it’s a lot! The good thing is that you needn’t… Continue reading

  • Keeping Cool with Iced Tea

    Fortunately, there are a number of solutions for preparing iced tea without heating up your surroundings. One of the easiest of these methods is simply to use the microwave to heat water for tea, a solution which does so without throwing off any residual heat. While some of the truly serious tea fanciers suggest that… Continue reading