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The Two Main Cinnamon Types (All the Rest Come from One of These)
Just as there are various kinds and sources of vanilla, pepper, and other flavorings and spices, so there are different cinnamons — actually, two main ones: Ceylon (True) Cinnamon vs. Cassia Cinnamon. Both come in two basic forms: sticks (also called “quills”) or powdered. The sticks of both are dried in the sun and thus… Continue reading
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How Many Words Are There for “Tea”?
As Elizabeth Barrett Browning said, “How do I love thee, let me count the ways.” And thus it is with tea. It is known by many words and loved in many ways. I went scouring around the Internet and found various lists, forums, discussion boards, etc., with words from all corners of the globe. A… Continue reading
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The Day-After-Christmas Tea Time
It’s the day after Christmas and time to relax after all that stress, anxiety, planning, expectations, guesses, disappointments, and fulfillments. The season can be thrilling with all the colors and lights and music, but it can also be a time when we just feel overloaded to the point that the day after is a release,… Continue reading
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Twas the Night Before… (a tea poem for Christmas)
One of the most famous poems around is “Twas the Night Before Christmas”, but there are other versions that are lesser known, like this one I just made up: ’Twas the night before Christmas, when in our small house We put on the kettle — just me and my spouse; The tea leaves were put… Continue reading
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Tea and the Lost Woolen Scarf
They say tea can cure anything. Feeling a chill? Have some tea. Flunked your exam? Have some tea. Your dog bit the mailman? Have some tea. In my case it was: “Lost your favorite woolen scarf, the one your Aunt Suzie knitted for you and insists on seeing you wear at every family gathering? Have… Continue reading
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5 Signs That You’re “Going Hogwarts” at Tea Time
You may not even be aware of it, but you could be “going Hogwarts” at tea time and not even realize it. The popularity of the Harry Potter series, both in books and film, is nothing short of phenomenal, so this effect is far from surprising. From that first revelation (“You’re a wizard, Harry!”) to… Continue reading
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A Very Neighborly Pumpkin Pie Tea Time
Often these days we hear people bemoaning how isolated we live, not even knowing who our neighbors are. So a very neighborly pumpkin pie tea time was a welcome surprise. And a very tasty one! Some people have stated that they’ve lived next door to people for 15 years or more without even knowing their… Continue reading
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History of Advent Calendars
Countdowns are a part of life, from counting down from birth to that first birthday, counting down the days until Spring Break in school, to countdowns on the launch pad for that lift off into space. And advent calendars are a fun way to count down to Christmas. They’ve become quite a tradition, in fact!… Continue reading
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Tea Kettle Philosophy — The Long Flight
This tea kettle philosopher is going to share with you a little secret of how to survive that long-distance flight to spread some holiday cheer to those most dear to you. Being a diehard user of a tea kettle, I usually have about 20 minutes to ponder. Plenty of time to explore this important issue… Continue reading
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3 Holiday Cakes That Would Be Great Under the Christmas Tree
Those 3 wise men brought gifts of frankincense, myrrh, and gold. All great gifts, but it’s that time of year when those of us who love to bake get going in overdrive and when those of us who love to eat what they bake begin rejoicing. And drooling. And eating. So gifts of cake sound… Continue reading
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