August 2011
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Favourite Tearooms in the UK — Part II
In my last post, I talked about a couple of tearooms in the UK which are especially dear to me. In this post, I’d like to invite you to spoil yourself, indulge in tea, companionship and culinary delights in the wonderful world of High Tea. High Tea or Afternoon Tea is a British institution that… Continue reading
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Review — Soom Estate 1st Flush Darjeeling from The English Tea Store
Name: Soom Estate 1st Flush Darjeeling Brand: English Tea Store Type: Black tea, Darjeeling First Flush Form: Loose leaf Review: Those who know me have heard me carp on the mediocrity of many a first flush Darjeeling. As I am fond of saying “They don’t know whether to be a green or a black tea… Continue reading
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A Red, White, and Blue Teatime
In the U.S., when you talk about red, white, and blue, you know it means our flag colors. But it can also refer to a special teatime where those three colors set the visual tone and timbre of the event. And since there are a bunch of countries with those same flag colors, you can… Continue reading
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Is Black Tea the New Green Tea?
One could make the argument that there are essentially six broad categories of tea: black, green, white, oolong, puerh, and yellow. For the average tea drinker, the last two of these probably don’t turn up on the radar very often, if at all. White and oolong may be a little more familiar, especially with the… Continue reading
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Oxygen, Water and Tea
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. If you’re not convinced of the importance of water when it comes to preparing tea, try making a cup of tea without it. Which may be a bit extreme but, if you consider how much of your tea is composed of water, then it stands to… Continue reading
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Update for All the “Tea Princesses”
Time for a “Tea Princess” update. Being a Tea Princess (or a Tea Prince) can be a difficult gig. We can often have a tough time finding a decent cuppa when out and about. What restaurants call “tea” is often enough to make us faint in sheer terror. Don’t even mention a certain coffee joint… Continue reading
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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
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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
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Reading Tea Leaves — Ceylon Teas
Sixth and last (for now, at least) in the round of that practical approach to reading tea leaves. Before steeping, these leaves tell of the process they endured once plucked from the tea bush (Camellia Sinensis). After steeping, they reveal their true nature more fully. One thing to bear in mind is that tea was… Continue reading
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Favourite Tearooms in the UK — Part I
I was having a twitter conversation with a dear tea friend recently,and I was mortified to hear they didn’t have a positive experience in a UK tearoom. As I had written, “what to look for in a good tearoom” in a previous post, I felt a strong urge to put the kettle on and reminisce… Continue reading
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