August 2012
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Introduction to Hong Kong Tea
The inspiration for this article came when my parents visited Hong Kong for several weeks to visit family and have a holiday. When I spoke with them to see how they were getting on, my mum said to me she couldn’t wait to get to Australia to see me. A smile graced my face until… Continue reading
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Ceylon Black Tea
Ceylon black tea is a real taste pleaser. The island nation of Sri Lanka has become a big player in the world of tea. They are ranked 3rd (or possibly 4th after Kenya which has increased its tea production greatly in recent years) in tea production worldwide. Most of the tea is processed as black… Continue reading
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Tea Causes and Cures Prostate Cancer?
If you keep close tabs on tea-related news (guilty), you’ll notice that it’s a rare day when there’s not some report trumpeting another of tea‘s alleged health benefits. On the flip side, you’ll find that it’s quite rare to see a report that presents a potential downside for drinking tea. But in recent weeks we’ve… Continue reading
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Tea and the Olympics: Closing Ceremony
The closing ceremony for the Olympics last Sunday (August 12th) celebrated the athletes’ achievements as well as signalling the end of London’s stint as the host city. As with the opening ceremony, the event was designed to showcase the culture of the host country, and, if you are anything like me, you will have settled down… Continue reading
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Tea Kettle Philosophy — Starts and Stops
Once again the philosopher in me has emerged as I wait for the water in that kettle to reach a full boil. The teapot is prepped and waiting. The scones are rising in the oven. And the jam and clotted cream await. It all brings to mind the concept of starts and stops. Starts and… Continue reading
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Recent Research on Tea and Health
If you’ve been tuned into this blog for a while you’ve probably noticed that we’ve featured quite a few articles that highlight possible links between tea and improved health. If you’ve missed those articles, do not despair. They’re still around and you can access them right here. One of the topics we reported on previously… Continue reading
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Tea and the Smallholders
While looking into tea growing and production in Africa, I kept coming across the term “smallholder.” To folks here in the U.S. who aren’t totally immersed in the process of growing tea, this term might be a bit puzzling. Never fear, for the answer is right here. Hee! Just as in farming here in the… Continue reading
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Tea Review: English Tea Store’s Izu Matcha
(This is a review of a specific tea. If you would like more information about matcha in general, please see “The growing popularity of matcha” or follow the link below to product information for ETS’s Izu matcha.) Located about sixty miles southwest of Tokyo, the Izu Peninsula is a resort area favoured for its beautiful… Continue reading
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Going Offbeat with Your Tea Time Fashion
You can go offbeat with your tea time fashion. Just think outside the ordinary. Don’t reach for the standard attire, and try out something else instead. Do you avoid tea time because you think you need to dress up in frills and lace and suits and neckties? (I’m trying to cover both genders here.) Afternoon… Continue reading
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The State of English Tea
Nobody knows anything. Screenwriter William Goldman probably wasn’t the first person to use that phrase but when he applied it to the movie business, it caught on and has become something of a pop culture catchphrase. One that could apply to the state of tea drinking in the UK, now that you mention it. If… Continue reading
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