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Time to Temper That Tea Temper
We usually think of tea as such an invigorating yet calming and soothing beverage. Just the act of steeping a potful can give you time to relax, unwind, and cool off that temper. So why do I see so many displays of bad temper among tea drinkers and tea vendors alike? Several possibilities come to… Continue reading
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The Confusion of “Purple Tea”
The whole thing about “purple tea” seems to be marketing jargon, almost like calling some lightly oxidized teas “yellow teas” instead of “oolongs” or even “pouchongs.” But is it really just hype to gain the interest of tea drinkers who seem to constantly crave something new on the tea horizon? Or is this tea different… Continue reading
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Hurry Up, Fall, I Need Those Special Teas!
Fall is just around the corner, only about a couple of weeks away, and it’s a time when my tastebuds crave certain teas, including a few with added flavorings (something I usually avoid). But such anticipation can make time seem to crawl by slowly. And that makes me cry out, “Hurry up, Fall, I need… Continue reading
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Tea on the Front Porch
We have a front porch! Oh, pardon my over exuberance there. But it is exciting. We can stand or sit on it while rain is pouring down and not get wet even a little bit. We can sit on the old porch swing (that is sorely in need of painting — we’ll get around to… Continue reading
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5 Teas to Get You Through September
Another seasonal transition is upon us. And so is another tea transition, from the lighter, fruity, floral teas many enjoy in Summer to the more rich and robust tasting teas that become more popular, and therefore more readily available, in the Fall. Here are some options: 1 Celebrate the onset of Fall with the Champagne… Continue reading
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“Enhanced” Is More Accurate for Tea Than “Flavored”
The distinction was made some time ago by another writer on this blog between a tea blend and a flavored tea. The former was all tea, that is, leaves from the Camellia Sinensis bush, and the latter was tea with “stuff” added such as fruits, flowers, spices, oils, etc. Now, I am going to push… Continue reading
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5 Signs That You’re “Going British” at Tea Time
No matter where you were born and raised, you could find your tea times taking on an increasingly British air. How do you tell if this is happening? Here are 5 signs that you’re “going British” at tea time: 1 Heightened Anticipation You start to feel a heightened sense of anticipation as tea time draws… Continue reading
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10 Egregious Tea Time Behaviors
Having tea by yourself relieves you of having to worry about your behavior. But a tea time where you have company present is another matter and one where good behavior can be a must. Even with friends and family where you are all at your ease with each other, there are some things that are… Continue reading
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Teacup Styles — Form and Function
Form follows function. At least, that’s what a lot of designers, me included, tend to say and follow. It is as true of teacup styles as it is of User Interface Design (my former profession). First, it might be good to look at what the functions of a teacup are: To hold tea To drink… Continue reading
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Tea Moment — A New School Year Begins
Across the nation the school break for Summer is at an end, the backpacks have been filled with the requisite supplies (paper, pencils, pens, and more), and another nine months of “reading, writing, and ’rithmetic” begins. You, the parent, get your tea moment in what is now a relatively silent house. Which can be good… Continue reading
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