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October 2013

  • Teas of the World: Myanmar Teas

    Having recently received some samples of teas from Myanmar, I wanted to look a little further into this part of the world of tea. So, here goes. The country of Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) borders the Yunnan Province in China, from whence pu-erhs and other teas such as Golden Heaven Yunnan come. The tea… Continue reading

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  • A Mild Rant About $1 Million Dollar Tea

    I can’t recall who introduced me to the idea that there are people who allegedly have “more money than sense.” But it was a phrase that came to mind, some months back, when I wrote an article that examined (and questioned) the notion of paying $1,000 for a cup of tea. I should note that… Continue reading

  • 5 Ways to Deal with That Tea Time Interloper

    We’ve all had them — those perfect tea moments where the tea is steeped just right and any accompanying treats are done to their best. We’ve also all had that tea time interloper, the person who says, “Hey, you busy?” or “Gee, that looks good, let me try some” or even “Put that down and… Continue reading

  • Recent and Upcoming Tea Books 9

    In my quest to keep up with the latest and greatest tea books I like to think I’m aware of most of what’s out there or is coming soon. But it appears that one slipped by me. It’s called A Social History of Tea and it’s by noted tea experts Jane Pettigrew and Bruce Richardson. It… Continue reading

  • Tea and the Curry Take-Away

    Step aside, fish and chips, there is a favorite food style in town in the UK — Indian curry. It’s actually not new nor new to the UK (the first Indian restaurant opened there in circa 1773), and it’s certainly not new to tea time, especially that evening meal often called “High Tea.” So, it’s… Continue reading

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  • Tea in Space

    One of the perennial favorites at my own tea site is a video that shows an American astronaut “drinking” tea on the International Space Station with a pair of chopsticks. This is possible because of the way liquids behave in the weightless environs of space and may be the reason why it will be tricky… Continue reading

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  • 3 Things to Do with Leftover Tea Samples

    A lot of tea vendors are offering sample sizes these days. This is especially good with some of the higher priced teas, rarer teas, and those requiring some degree of tryout before you can decide on a commitment (such as before buying a whole cake of raw pu-erh). You might also have received free samples… Continue reading

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  • Sencha from Sri Lanka? Yep!

    A vendor posted on Twitter that they carried in their product line a sencha that was grown and processed in Sri Lanka. Needless to say, that raised a few eyebrows, especially among those carrying and selling sencha from Japan. Time to take a closer look. First, what is “sencha”? Some sources say it simply means… Continue reading

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  • More Strange Research on Tea

    We kick off this latest exploration of the strange research that’s been done on tea with a study that’s not necessarily all that strange but is quite interesting nonetheless. We might tend to think (well, I did) that studies on compounds in tea like catechins, EGCG and the like are a recent development. But in… Continue reading

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  • Recipe for Pu-erh Pot Roast

    As autumn sets in and winter approaches, we find ourselves craving the warmth of a hot cup of tea and comfort food. Whether you have a leisurely Sunday planned or a busy day at work, this slow-cooked Pu-erh pot roast is perfect. In only 15 minutes you can prep and set your dinner plans; then… Continue reading

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