August 2013
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Tea and the Cell Phone
Someone talking loudly on a cell phone is an egregious behavior under any circumstances, but in a high class tearoom where everything is laid out with great attention to detail and to please the eye as well as the palate, such events are even more annoying. You, though, may not wish to be rude and… Continue reading
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Summer BBQ Tea Recipes
Summer time induces fond memories of picnics and BBQ’s with family and friends. Close your eyes and think of those days when everyone enjoyed the simplest things. Your one crazy aunt was making you giggle as your sister pulled your hair as your dad manned the BBQ while everyone talked of going swimming and getting tan or… Continue reading
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Teapot Styles — True Treasures
Awhile back I wrote about some expensive teapots. But price does not make something a true treasure. Provenance does. That is, it’s the story behind the item that makes it truly desirable. This is as true of teapots as it is of Fabergé bejeweled eggs or Chippendale furniture. With that in mind, here are some… Continue reading
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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Iced Tea
From time to time some publication will weigh in on the worst iced teas in all of history – or something to that effect. Perhaps I exaggerate just a bit, but the fact remains that all iced tea is not created equal. You might even go so far as to say that many iced teas… Continue reading
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Recent and Upcoming Tea Books 7
How should one conduct oneself at a tea party? Well, if you’re going to learn how I guess the key is to start young. Which is where a book like Tea Party Rules, by Ame Dyckman, might come in handy. It’s geared at tea partiers aged 3-5 and is described as a “laugh-out-loud funny look… Continue reading
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“Twilight” Tea Time (Teas Good to Have after Sundown)
You’ve heard of Afternoon Tea, High Tea, and other special tea times. How about a nice “Twilight Tea”? Not everything about twilight is appealing. While very popular with the younger crowd, the “Twilight Saga” is of no interest to me (yeah, showing my age here), but the “Twilight Zone” TV series is of interest to… Continue reading
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The Tea Trade, Circa 1834 – The Book
By the time 1834 rolled around the British had been drinking tea for a couple centuries and tea had gone from being a precious commodity that was only available to those with deep pockets to something resembling the national icon that’s so beloved to this day. The British were just beginning to explore the notion… Continue reading
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Tea and the Hiccups
Tea is said to be a beverage rife with health benefits, but the other day it reversed that reputation and induced hiccups. That was a first. I usually get hiccups when gulping down carbonated beverages (which I don’t drink very often anymore). So, what gives? Time for a little detective work. Or I could just… Continue reading
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Exploring Devonshire Tea
Featured in a recent article of mine as one of the teas that I would like to explore more, Devonshire Tea is a black tea that I decided to get to know a little better this month. A blend of different black teas (rather than a pure black tea) this blend uses teas grown in… Continue reading
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