December 2013
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On the Science of the Tea Kettle Whistle
A tea kettle whistle is just a tea kettle whistle. It’s a way to notify you that the water is boiling and that your cup of tea is that much closer to being complete. Right? Well, not so fast. Whether we need to know or not, it turns out that scientists have spent some time… Continue reading
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Teapot Styles — Miniature Sets
Some of the most attractive and appealing teapot styles are those made for “little hands” and that are part of miniature sets for your little one’s tea party enjoyment. The variety of such sets is astounding and can range from quite dainty to rather robust. The beauty of such an array of choices is, of… Continue reading
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Red & Green Teas for the Holidays
Did you ever wonder how it came to pass that red and green are the dominant colors of Christmas? I never thought about it until I started writing this article but here’s what seems a well-researched and sensible explanation for how it came to be. There’s really no reason I can think of to color-coordinate… Continue reading
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5 Reasons You Should Clean Your Tea Cup or Mug Between Uses
There are those among us who are … uh … well … less than fastidious about keeping their teacup or mug clean between uses. Let’s face it — we have busy lives and sometimes we are in situations where such cleaning is not very practical. Hubby used to work in a small office (four people)… Continue reading
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Recent and Upcoming Tea Books 11
The tea books keep coming. Which is a good thing because this would not be much of a monthly column otherwise. Here’s the latest batch of new and forthcoming titles. Wine sommeliers have been around for some time now, but the notion of a tea sommelier is a relatively new one. The Tea Sommelier Handbook… Continue reading
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Tea and the Weather Alert Radio
Tea goes with most things, but I’m not so sure that includes our weather alert radio. Having recently moved to a part of the U.S. where wind storms and tornadoes are as common as sunny days in Florida, hubby and I thought a weather alert radio was a pretty good idea. And then that tea… Continue reading
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Reducing Stroke Risk With Tea?
I frequently grumble about the exaggerations that various parties make for the health-giving properties of tea. But I don’t necessarily deny that there might be something to this “tea is healthy” notion, and I’ve written my fair share of articles on the topic. I thought for sure I’d covered the potentially beneficial relationship between tea… Continue reading
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Recipe for Green Tea Citrus Cranberry Scones
Small pleasures are one of life’s great gifts. Holiday shopping, parties and extra work; there are so many things this time of year that can keep you from life’s simple pleasures. Take a few minutes to make this recipe and then steep up a nice cup of tea. Now just sit back let your worries… Continue reading
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Tea in the Movies: “Gosford Park”
The portrayal of tea consumption in the movies varies widely. It ranges from a mere afterthought stuck in by a script writer to get the actors through a scene that isn’t working to a commentary on society or morality or some other supposedly lofty idea. The big tea scene in Gosford Park, a Robert Altman… Continue reading
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