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Teapot Styles — Victorian
Teapot styles tend to parallel the styles of other objects, from buildings, to art works, to furniture and clothing. Since the era of Queen Victoria ushered in the Afternoon Tea (credited to Anna, the Duchess of Bedford, one of Queen Victoria’s ladies-in-waiting), how appropriate to take a look at teapot styles from that period. Time… Continue reading
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Piping Hot Tea versus Slightly Cooled — the Debate Rages On
Many tea drinkers insist that tea should be served and enjoyed piping hot while others have adopted the practice of letting the tea cool slightly so that the flavors can be better perceived on the tongue. Which is better? The debate in the world of tea drinkers rages on (in a friendly way). One favorite… Continue reading
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Tea Developments, Monthly Report March 2013
Here’s a quick look at some tea developments that may not necessarily be new but are still not in the mainstream of tea drinkers’ awareness. First Flush Darjeeling Teas Coming Soon The first time of patience for tea drinkers (when the plants are dormant but then start to grow that first time) is almost at… Continue reading
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5 Essentials for a Great Easter Tea Time
The date on the calendar may change from year to year, but Easter remains the same, that is, a time of renewal and for observing the coming back to life of the world around us. Flowers bloom, birds sing, and the Sun is higher in the sky, giving us all a feeling of waking from… Continue reading
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Who Cares What the Tea Leaves Look Like?
Why do folks who review teas end up plastering large photos of the tea leaves all over the review? Who cares about the leaves and what they look like? Well, I do for one. And so do a lot of folks reading those tea reviews. Time to find out what all the fuss is about.… Continue reading
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Tea Flavor Affecters
Curiosity leads to discovery, and so it was that mine led me to the online discovery of various studies into what is in tea that affects flavor. And being the kind-hearted, love-to-share (except chocolate) type of person I am, I want to share some of this info with you. It may aid you in selecting… Continue reading
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Tea and the Dishwasher
Just as smells and tastes evoke memories, so do certain activities — in this case the act of emptying clean dishes out of the dishwashing machine. Got a pot of tea, a yummy nibble, and a box of tissues handy? Good, then get ready for this tale. Whenever hubby and I visit friends, it usually… Continue reading
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Another Spring Equinox Tea Time
Of course, you don’t need a special occasion for taking tea. Tea is its own reason. But special occasions are made better with tea. The Spring Equinox is no exception. Since our planet tilts on its axis, the hours of daylight and night time tilt back and forth, too, like a pendulum scale where first… Continue reading
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Holding Tea Hostage
There are some really dedicated tea folk out there — so dedicated that their most prized teas are almost like members of the family, being given comfortable quarters and moving with that family from house to house. So, what if someone decided to hold these teas hostage? Don’t laugh. Weirder things have happened. Much weirder.… Continue reading
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Teas of the World: South Korean Teas
Teas are grown in an ever-increasing number of countries in the world, primarily India and China. But a number of Asian countries are getting into the act, including South Korea. The first thing to know is that Koreans call just about anything steeped/infused in hot water by the term “tea.” Something to keep in mind… Continue reading
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