September 2011
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Cupcakes at Tea Time
Sweets at tea time are a natural. Scones, cookies, those finger-sized sandwiches, and, of course, cupcakes! The thought stirred my inner tea poet and inspired this ditty: (Sing to the tune of “On Top of Old Smokey”) Oh, I love a cupcake With icing so sweet. Without it my tea time Is just not complete!… Continue reading
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Winding Down Summer with Tea
Another trip around the sun, another Summer winding down, and another occasion to celebrate with tea: the Autumnal Equinox rolls around once more. For those of you who don’t pay a lot of attention to the various phases of our journey through this solar system, I’ll give a brief rundown of what “Autumnal Equinox” is.… Continue reading
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My Favorite Herbal Tisane: Rooibos
While I definitely prefer true teas made from the Camellia Sinensis plant, I also enjoy other infusions made from various herbs, spices and fruits. Since tea has caffeine, I have to limit how much I drink during the day and typically don’t drink it at all in the evenings. So when I can’t drink tea,… Continue reading
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Tea and Health — Who Can You Trust
Tea and your health is a topic that abounds, both online and in print. The Internet, in fact, has led to an explosion of health sites, some legitimate and others — well, let’s just say that you need to be cautious and look at who is behind the site. Tea and health claims are fairly… Continue reading
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The Teabag Holder — Unsung Hero of Tea Time
Teabag holders are unsung heroes of tea time, along with those hardworking cream pitchers. They sit by, all humble, and await your pleasure, like a butler or the server at a really nice restaurant or a loving spouse. Every self-respecting tea hostess/host needs a few dozen on hand for tea party propriety. Let’s face it… Continue reading
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Taking Black Tea Seriously
Is black tea the Rodney Dangerfield of the tea world? One could make that argument. Dangerfield, you may recall, was a popular comedian best known for his self-deprecating humor and the catchphrase, “I don’t get no respect.” So why doesn’t black tea get the respect it sometimes deserves? Unless you’re in Asia or a few… Continue reading
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Favourite Tearooms in Australia – Part I
In keeping with a current theme, my previous two posts talked about my favourite tearooms in the UK. Having moved over to Brisbane last year, I naturally had to check out the tearooms here and two places spring to mind! The Tea Centre is rapidly growing having just opened a new place in Chermside, with… Continue reading
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My Favorite Black Tea(s)
I’m in a quandry. Asking me about my favorite black tea is like asking me about my favorite wine. While I enjoy both black tea and wine on their own, I really enjoy both paired with food. Trouble is that some pairings are better than others. While I can say without a doubt that my… Continue reading
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The Color Purple (of Tea)
Of the six main categories of tea, four are commonly associated with a specific color. There’s black and green, of course, and there’s also white, a variety that has become more popular lately. Yellow tea is lightly processed and is more or less produced along similar lines as green tea. Yellow tea is not nearly… Continue reading
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