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Teas of the World: Chinese Anxi Teas
China, the much-acknowledged birthplace of tea drinking in the world, is a large country divided into provinces. Fujian is one such province and is also a source of some fine teas. They are so varied, though, that we will start with the county of Anxi. Time to go exploring! About Anxi County The area has… Continue reading
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Tea Memory — the “Napoleon of Napa Valley”
Once upon a time, hubby and I lived in what others regard as the beautiful idyllic Napa Valley in California. Steep yourself a nice hot pot of tea and read about my experience there with the guy I refer to in my memory as the “Napoleon of Napa Valley.” Ready? Here goes! Small vineyards abound… Continue reading
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Tea Kettle Philosophy — The Demise of the White Picket Fence
The kettle is on, and my water boiling skills are being stretched to their max. Okay, it’s a black tea, so full-boil water is needed. That means I have plenty of time for a bit of mind wandering into the forest that is sometimes the province of philosophical thought (as in “you can’t see the… Continue reading
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Should You Really Pair Food with Tea?
Pairing food with tea is a hot topic these days, with special tastings and tons of recipes using tea in food preparation. Cheese events pair a host of cheeses (and not stuff like American cheese or that stuff in a can) with various teas. Here are some results of those efforts. Chocolates are another focus,… Continue reading
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5 Alternatives to Using a Teapot
“I never use a teapot!” Yes, it’s true. Some tea drinkers don’t steep tea in a teapot. And we’re not just talking about folks who dunk a teabag in some hot water in a mug. We’re talking about those “alternate” tea steepers. Here are five such alternatives for you to try (or maybe you already… Continue reading
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Cooking with Flavored Teas — A Real Trend
Using flavored teas as an ingredient in recipes is becoming a real trend. Considering the bits of fruit, flower petals, and spices in these teas, this trend seems only natural since these items are used for cooking anyway. The tea just adds that “something extra.” A number of recipes have been featured on this blog… Continue reading
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5 Teas to Get You Through June
This is the month that finishes out Spring and heads into Summer. It’s a time to plant and tend crops and gardens, to celebrate Dads everywhere, for kids to celebrate being off from school, and for you to wrap up your first half of the year projects. Let’s see what tea can do for us… Continue reading
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Tea in the Movies — “Three Strangers”
Being a bit of a movie buff, I tend to watch those black and white classics, and recently caught a very interesting tea connection in one of them. The movie Three Strangers had a rather oblique reference to something that lovers of fine teas would recognize quite readily. The basic plot: A woman lures two… Continue reading
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3 Ways to Have a Tea Time Picnic
Summer is fast approaching, but even here in springtime, the urge to be in the great outdoors is irresistible. For us tea lovers, that means putting on a tea time picnic. There are three basic approaches: 1 Take along store-bought bottled tea To me, this is the very bottom of the proverbial barrel. No offense… Continue reading
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Teas of the World: Low-Grown Sri Lankan (Ceylon) Teas
Last but not least, here are some low elevation (low-grown) Ceylon teas. The number 3 or 4 player in tea growing in the world is the island nation off the south coast of India. Formerly named “Ceylon,” it is now called Sri Lanka. The teas, though, are still referred to as Ceylon teas. They are… Continue reading
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