Little Yellow Teapot
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Why Is That Cream Pitcher So Big?
As a fan and long-time buyer of Joni Miller’s The Collectible Teapot Calendar, I have seen some amazing tea photos. In several of them, such as April 2013, the cream pitcher was almost as large as the teapot. Gee, why would the cream pitcher be that big? Time to delve into the history of tea.… Continue reading
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5 Things That Can Make Your Tea Taste Great
Previously, I posted 5 Things That Can Make Your Tea Taste Awful, so you might logically think that this article would be about just not doing those things. However, while avoiding those things is certainly part of steeping great tasting tea, there are other steps you can take to assure the very best of flavor.… Continue reading
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Tea and the Snoopy Neighbor
Curiosity is natural. Good manners have to be taught. Nature versus nurture. This was never more evident than in the incident I endured a few years ago involving tea and the snoopy neighbor. We were the new guys on the block, so of course we evoked a reaction in some of our new neighbors akin… Continue reading
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5 Signs That It’s Time to Put Your Tea Cozy Out to Pasture
Cozies are made out of things that do not generally last until the end of time. Sooner or later, you need to put your cozy out to pasture. But how do you know? Here are some signs to look for: 1 Ineffectual as a Cozy The main purpose of a cozy is to keep the… Continue reading
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8 Things to Do While Your Tea Is Steeping
Tweedle-dee, tweedle-dum, how do you make the time pass more quickly while your tea steeps? Well, so far I’ve come up with eight things and am sure you’ll think of more. 1 Read Some Info on the Tea You’re Steeping You’re probably thinking that you should do this before steeping the tea. Well, yes, that… Continue reading
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The Language of Teacup Design
Teacup designs have a language all their own, and when you learn it, you can enjoy your tea even more! Here is a handy chart (with mostly teacups from my own collection but one or two found online) to serve as your interpreter: As you can see, this cup is large enough to hold a… Continue reading
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Teas of the World: Yellow Teas
Our next stop in this virtual tea tour isn’t a place but a type of tea: yellow tea. It is often misunderstood, but there are at least three great yellow teas you owe it to yourself to try. I have been exploring some of them with surprisingly good results. Fellow writer on this blog Elise… Continue reading
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Tea in the Movies — “Act One”
Time to see how tea plays a role in another movie. This one is called “Act One,” based on the autobiography of playwright Moss Hart who gained fame on Broadway. The movie is interesting for seeing the dedication and effort that art takes but also for how the term “tea party” is being used. Young… Continue reading
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An Abundance of “Tea Ladies”
When I began blogging, I sort of jokingly dubbed myself “The Tea Lady,” just as others dub themselves or are dubbed by others such things as “The Nail Care Lady” or “The Avon Lady.” In neither case does anyone think that this one particular lady is the one and only nail care or Avon lady.… Continue reading
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A Closer Look at Teapot Spout Styles
The spout of the teapot is often overlooked by shoppers, but it can be the most important part of the teapot. Styles vary and can make a big difference when pouring out that tasty tea. Time to take a closer look! For this article I am mostly avoiding teapots whose design incorporates the spout, as… Continue reading
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