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2014

  • Tea People: Roy Fong

    If you’re up to date on some of the more prominent names in the specialty tea industry, then Roy Fong might ring a bell. While most people who know the name may know of him as Roy Fong the tea merchant, there are also those who may know him as Roy Fong the author and… Continue reading

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  • What the Man Boiled in His Billy and Other OddiTEAs

    The famous Australian bush ballad “Waltzing Matilda” has lyrics that seem quite strange to those of us not familiar with that local lingo. Terms like “swagman,” “billabong,” “tucker bag,” and most importantly for this article “billy.” And the words we think we know, well, they have very different meanings in the song: “waltzing” means to… Continue reading

  • Compo Tea 101

    When I was but a young fellow I didn’t really have much of a concept of what tea was. Tea, at our house, was a powdered concoction that came in a big jar and was mixed in a pitcher and stored in the refrigerator. I drank just enough of it to confirm that it was… Continue reading

  • More on Bone China Teawares — Part II

    Just as there are many manufacturers of fine bone china, as shown in Part I, there are also hundreds of patterns, some more popular than others. Each can convey an atmosphere from one reminiscent of those Buckingham Palace tea times in the days of Queen Victoria to more modern styles. Some Pattern Names to Note… Continue reading

  • A Timeline of Tea

    A timeline covering all of the major developments in the world of tea would be a sizable piece of work. So, without further ado, here’s one that hits a few of the high points. Year Zero Despite the legends that surround the discovery of tea, it’s likely that this discovery actually took place at a… Continue reading

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  • More on Bone China Teawares — Part I

    One of the most popular style of teawares is bone china, known for its brilliant white base color, delicate designs, yet hardy and practical structure. While bone china originated in the UK, it is now made in other countries also, including China, Taiwan, and India. Time to explore some of the designs popular in England.… Continue reading

  • On the Science of Perfect Tea

    I currently contribute a monthly column to this site on tea books and one on tea gadgets and offbeat news. I don’t intend to start writing about perfect tea on a regular basis, but given how many people are offering advice on achieving this lofty goal it’s safe to say there’s no shortage of material… Continue reading

  • Recipe for Tea Cheese Bites

    We have all seen that preverbal cheese ball covered in nuts sitting in the center of a plate surrounded by crackers. This is not that, whew! Small bites sized creamy cheese balls surrounded by tea glazed pecans. Your palate is sure to enjoy this creamy, crunchy, salty yet sweet bite. One of the wonderful things… Continue reading

  • How to Properly Measure Different Types of Tea

    One of the keys to a proper cuppa tea is getting the ratio of water to tea just right. So, many tea vendors and tea advisors say to use a certain number of teaspoons full of tea per cup of water. There are several things to note here, so we are going to go through… Continue reading

  • Who Invented the Tea Kettle Whistle?

    If you’re like me – or the majority of the people on Earth – you probably don’t give a lot of thought to tea kettle whistles. All that really matters is that they work when the water starts to boil. Not so long ago, while writing an article for this site on the science of… Continue reading

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