August 2014
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Tea People: Thomas Garway
When it comes to pioneers in the tea industry, it seems that there’s something about the name “Thomas.” There’s Sir Thomas Lipton, whose name is perhaps the most recognizable of all tea people. Then, there’s Thomas Twining, whose firm got started in the tea business nearly two centuries before Lipton did and is still going… Continue reading
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Your Guide to That Iced Tea Weather Ahead
Summer temperatures in much of the U.S. have been cooler than normal – and you won’t get any complaints, at least, not from us. But there is plenty of iced tea weather ahead. Those days when you really need to take in the fluids, with iced tea being the main one. Officially, Summer lasts until… Continue reading
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Sorting Out the Health Claims About Tea and Herbals
The swirl of claims about the health benefits of teas and herbals seems never-ending. How do you sort it all out? The best way to start is to consider the source. While the Internet has made access to good information even easier, it has also made fraudulent and just plain wrong information equally accessible. You… Continue reading
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All the British Tea in China
Many people, even those who are not tea drinkers, have probably heard that tried and true old phrase about “all the tea in China” (mentioned in our esteemed editor’s article here recently). It’s a term that has actual historical roots, hearkening back to a time, once upon a time, when there was only one game… Continue reading
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What We Wouldn’t Do “For All the Tea in China”
You’ve probably heard the expression “Not for all the tea in China.” And I can tell you that that’s a lot of tea. There’s Keemun Panda, Oolongs, Tie Kuan Yin, Snow Dragon, Pai Mu Tan (White Peony), etc. … see what I mean? In fact, China is the top tea-growing country in the world (the… Continue reading
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Tea People: James Taylor (No, Not That One)
The name James Taylor probably isn’t as popular as John Smith, but it’s certainly not an uncommon one. For those of us who grew up in a certain era, James Taylor conjures up images of a tall, thin singer and songwriter of laid back pop/rock songs. Of course, the best known tea person to be… Continue reading
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Scones Still Reign Supreme at Tea Time!
One of the traditional tea time foods remains the humble and lovable scone. No matter how you enjoy it, a scone is the ultimate treat to enjoy with tea. There are two basic types: sweet (the most popular) and savory. There are also types peculiar to certain locations, most notably British-style and American-style. British vs.… Continue reading
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Recipe for Tea Fudge Brownies with Ice Cream
In the heat of summer there is nothing quite as good as a cool bowl of ice cream. The only possible way to make it better is to add tea, beautifully delivered to your taste buds in a chocolate brownie. Now top that with ice cream, and that can only be referred to as heaven.… Continue reading
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How to Tell When the Teawares Are Taking Over Your House
Invasions can begin small and grow so gradually that, before you know it, you’re totally taken over. No, I’m not talking about people. I’m talking about teawares. They can take over your house without any warning, filling every nook and cranny. Here are some signs to watch for so you can at least manage the… Continue reading
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Surviving the Dog Days with Tea
Summer is a relative concept. Which may have some influence on how you consume tea. When I was growing up back in the Northeast, summer began with pools opening on Memorial Day, followed by school letting out. A period of heat followed, the pools closed on Labor Day and school started again. Leading up to… Continue reading
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