April 2012
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Competition Improves Tea
Just as competition in the marketplace spurs innovation and keeps quality high and prices low, so it goes with tea. But sometimes when folks hear the word “competition,” they think the worst: cut-throat tactics, dirty tricks, spreading lies about the “other guys,” and so on. I’m happy to say that most folks in business are… Continue reading
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The (Almost) A – Z of Tea Producers
The consensus seems to be that tea is grown in about 40 countries around the world. Some of the powerhouse producers, such as China and India, account for much of the world’s total, while tea growing in some other nations — like the United States and England — is more of a novelty. Below is… Continue reading
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5 Reasons Not to Overfill Your Teapot
You have a 2-cupper, 4-cupper, or even a 6-cupper teapot. You know from past experience that these teapots hold a bit more than that. (At some point, we all tend to steep a bit extra, trying to get a little more out of those pricey tea leaves.) But is overfilling your teapot a wise thing… Continue reading
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Making Sure We’re on the Same Tea Page
“Tea is dehydrating, so if you want a hot drink then go for herbal tea instead.” I know: I nearly spilled my Travel Mug and spat out my tea when a speaker from the fitness industry made this bold statement. I bit my lip and wondered whether I should interrupt when the next claim was… Continue reading
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A Teapot in the Sky
It’s a bird — it’s a plane — it’s a teapot in the sky! No, it’s not a teapot-shaped satellite or some space-age steepware aboard the space station. It’s the Teapot Asterim (a sort of sub-constellation), a group of bright stars that are part of the constellation of Sagittarius, which is usually visible over theU.S.… Continue reading
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Green Tea and Liver Health
If you’re like me, you probably tend to take your liver for granted and might not be quite sure what it even does. Which is all well and good, until you start to have a problem with it. The good news here is that tea and its related compounds may be of some use in… Continue reading
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Lilies at Tea Time
Lilies at tea time seem perfect this time of year, since their fragrance fills the Spring time air. Lilies are some of the most symbolic of flowers, next to roses. They are used in wedding bouquets and are associated with certain wedding anniversaries (Calla Lilies are for the 6th wedding anniversary and Day Lilies are… Continue reading
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Tea for Mother’s Day…in the UK
Although Mother’s Day is not for another two months in the US, it was celebrated on the 18th March in the UK. Since I happened to be home in London for this worthy event I was able to spend time carefully selecting a gift for my mother of, you guessed it, tea! I decided on… Continue reading
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“Tea-Blending as a Fine Art” by Joseph M. Walsh
It must therefore follow that by the skillful and judicious mixing or blending of a number of Teas, each differing in variety or grade, a more uniform, pleasing and palatable Tea, that is, one richer in liquor, heavier in body and more aromatic in flavor, can be produced by this now acknowledged principle at a… Continue reading
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Tea and Bad Tasting Food
Tea and food and how they taste together has been a topic of much discussion over many long years among those dedicated to this wonderful beverage. Getting the right pairings can make your meal an ethereal experience. However, when it comes to some foods, tea can be not just a wonderful accompaniment but a real… Continue reading
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