June 2014
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5 Tips for Storing Your Flavor-enhanced Teas
Awhile back I wrote about storing your flavored teas in this article, recognizing that the flavorings added to many teas can pose their own set of issues for storing those teas. Since then some more issues came to mind. For one thing, I no longer like to use the term flavored teas. It seems to… Continue reading
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The Origins of “Cuppa”
I’m no etymologist (one who specializes in determining the origin of words). I don’t even play one on TV. But sometimes I find it interesting to contemplate the origins of certain words. Like “cuppa.” I wouldn’t swear to it, but I don’t think the term isn’t used much in the United States. As for the… Continue reading
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How Lifestyle Affects Tea Consumption (and Vice Versa)
Many of us live a fast-paced life, taking care of family, doing our jobs, keeping our bosses happy, building a career, etc. We fit tea in as time allows, grabbing a teabag, zapping the water in the microwave, and barely waiting long enough for the tea to infuse into the water. We gulp it hot… Continue reading
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Tea People – Bill Hall
What makes someone want to start a tea farm, here in a country that drinks relatively small amounts of the stuff and grows even less? Among the few people who could provide answers to this question are longtime tea farmer Bill Hall. The United States has never grown much tea and yet we have something… Continue reading
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Tea and Art in Australia and China
My mission is to ensure that everybody has a better cup of tea in their cupboard, and what better way to raise awareness about good tea than through tea and art? I was invited by the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) to take part in an exhibition commissioned by world renowned artist, Cai Guo-Qiang.… Continue reading
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Why the British Would Love Tea at Our House
Recently, an article was posted on this blog claiming that the Brits hate our tea. But I think the British would love tea at our house. As a Yank born and raised, somehow I got hooked on tea served British style. And of course that means serving those fave British tea brands. And those fave… Continue reading
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Recipe for Oolong Tea Apple Turnovers
Irresistible warm flakey crust with an apple pie filling sure to delight. Oolong adds a fruity note to this and helps to highlight the apple. Take a few minutes out of your day and prepare something that will not soon be forgotten. 1 cup water 1 tbsp Oolong tea (Iced tea can be used also)… Continue reading
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5 “Fatherly” June Teas Not to Miss!
The sixth month of the year is beginning, a time for honoring fathers everywhere. In recognition, here are some teas that I would tend to think of as very fatherly and not to miss in June, along with some tea treats worthy of their appreciation: 1 Give Dad some choices: Best Sellers Sampler Give your… Continue reading
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The Fine Art of Tea
I don’t know about art, as the old saying goes, but I know what I like. That would be tea. So I guess it’s not surprising, given how ubiquitous tea is in some cultures, that there are artists who have sought to portray it in one way or another. That’s not to be confused, of… Continue reading
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