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Tea in the Movies — “Séance on a Wet Afternoon”
Confession time: I don’t always “watch” movies. Often, they are background while I write, which means I glance at them now and then but usually just listen peripherally while my mind is busy thinking of clever things to say about tea. The “background” movie I had on the other day was Séance on a Wet… Continue reading
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Teas of the World: Assamica Teas
We think of Camellia Sinensis var. assamica teas as those grown in the state of Assam in northern India. But this varietal of the tea plant is also grown elsewhere and, due to that alternate growing environment, can taste rather different from those grown in Assam. The assamica varietal is raised in these locations (and… Continue reading
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A Not-So-Serious Guide to Shopping for Teapots
We all know that spout shape is important, that short, squat teapots can be better steepers that those taller, thinner ones, and that different materials (glass, metal, bone china, terracotta, zisha clay, etc.) affect how the teapot steeps. But it’s time to take a look at some not-so-serious reasons to buy that teapot for your… Continue reading
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5 Surprising Things About Tea
Think you know about tea? Here are a few things that may surprise you. 1 The Dutch first brought tea to North America We hear about the Boston Tea Party and think that it was the British who first brought tea to North America. However, the Dutch, who introduced tea to their country and then… Continue reading
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“Afternoon Tea” vs. “High Tea” — Should We Preserve the Distinction?
In a previous article, I looked at what “high tea” was back then and how the term is used now, which is pretty much as a synonym for “afternoon tea” (also called “low tea” by some). The question is whether to re-establish that distinction or not of high tea (also called “meat tea”) as dinner.… Continue reading
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Teapot Styles — Transferware
Transferware revolutionized teaware designs. Teawares and decorations go together like tea and cookies. Hand-painting teacups and teapots had been popular for centuries. But they were slow to make and had to be limited in detail. Where It Started As tea in Europe became more popular, the demand for fancier teawares grew. Famed potter John Sadler… Continue reading
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Tea While Playing “Mille Bornes”
Tea is the perfect accompaniment for many pastimes. Uh, wait, I mean many pastimes are the perfect accompaniment for tea. You need something to do between sips other than say “Aaahhhhhh!!” The other night, hubby and I filled in those “sip gaps” with a game of “Mille Bornes.” Years ago (as in “during my childhood”… Continue reading
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Tea Garden Visionary: Rajiv Lochan
Many tea gardens have been around for a hundred years or more and are the result of persistence, but some are much newer and have been the result of true vision. Such is the case with Doke Tea Garden in the state of Bihar in India. It was first planted with tea plants (Camellia Sinensis)… Continue reading
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5 Teas to Get You Through August
The Dog Days of Summer are upon us. They were originally named for when the dog star Sirius rose over the horizon about the same time as the sun did. Now, though, the dog days refer to the 40 or 50 days when temperatures are likely to be at their hottest. Never fear, though, you… Continue reading
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Why Soft Drinks Are NOT a Substitute for Tea
When you’re out and about and feel the need for your fave tea but can’t get it, don’t fall into the trap of having a soft drink (soda, pop, coke, soda pop, fizzy drink, tonic, seltzer, mineral water, sparkling water, carbonated beverage, or whatever you call it). You will be tempted. After all, soft drinks… Continue reading
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