June 2012
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The Many Moods of Sencha
As I mentioned to my esteemed editor when I proposed this article, some of the worst teas I’ve ever tasted were sencha. On the other hand, some of the best teas I’ve ever had the pleasure to sample were sencha. Which is something that could probably be said about many varieties of tea – Assam… Continue reading
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My Experience with Some 2012 First Flush Darjeelings
First flush Darjeeling teas are like Beaujolais Nouveau wines: Everyone waits for them with great anticipation. They’re not necessarily the best teas of the year – I prefer second flushes or autumnals myself – but they do serve as an indicator of how good these later flushes will be. After hearing stories earlier this year… Continue reading
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5 Teas and Herbals with a “Personal” Quality
Some teas seem to have a real “personal” quality, suited to a more personal tea time. They are generally teas best steeped in smaller quantities and enjoyed a sip at a time. A number of options are out there awaiting your selection for when you need that bit of time to yourself and your tea… Continue reading
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Rapping About Tea
[Editor’s warning: The Prep-Unit video linked to in this article will inspire hilarity. Swallow you sip of tea first, and please watch responsibly!] Like it or not, in the minds of many people tea still has a reputation as being a somewhat stodgy item favored by aging ladies with garish hats nibbling sandwiches with the… Continue reading
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Stocking Up on Tea Towels
Tea towels started as a way (before the tea cozy was invented) to cover a teapot to keep the heat in. They became simple towels used around the kitchen. In the U.S. we usually call them “dish towels since they are often used to dry dishes. These days tea towels have become collectibles, craft projects,… Continue reading
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Tea in Minneapolis: Part II
Tea in Minneapolis: Part I focused on a great place to stop for tea in Uptown Minneapolis, but unfortunately The Tea Garden/Steepery Tea Bar does not have a location in downtown Minneapolis. Luckily for us, downtown is not bereft of tea, and if in need of a cuppa, you can make your way over to The… Continue reading
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Getting Tea Benefits for Less Money
Tea is supposed to have quite a range of health benefits, from weight loss, cancer prevention, and hair health, to skin care and wrinkle prevention. Some vendors take advantage of such claims by packaging their teas as products targeting these conditions and charging exorbitant prices. But you, the careful shopper, can get those tea benefits… Continue reading
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Falling Out and Making Up Over Tea
I am extremely privileged to have met so many wonderful tea friends over the years from the States, Canada, China, UK, several countries in Europe, India and Australia and I often reconnect with these friends through the world of Social Media. With a large group of tea friends though, there is bound to be a… Continue reading
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Tea Pioneers: The Bruce Brothers
For quite some time now tea and tea culture have been considered a rather genteel sort of pursuit, whether it be the tea parties favored by ladies of a certain age or the quiet meditative pursuits of Asian-style tea drinking and ceremonies. But when it came to the pioneering efforts of certain key tea pioneers,… Continue reading
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