Little Yellow Teapot
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“Ghostly” Tea Taste and Aroma
Not too long ago, I mentioned online that when I drink some teas, the aroma and/or taste stay with me for a day or two. It’s one reason that I tend to minimize my intake of teas with strong flavors added as well as ones that have naturally strong flavors. That “ghostly” taste and aroma… Continue reading
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Agony of the Leaves?
Social media and tea don’t really seem to go together sometimes. After all, you can’t taste or smell the tea in the photos posted on this blog, Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, Google+, Pinterest, etc. However, you can discuss tea. Which is what brought me to the agony of the leaves. The phrase “the agony of the… Continue reading
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It’s Summer Flush Time in Darjeeling!
June is a month for weddings, for those bells ringing, the beautiful brides gliding down the aisle in their white gowns, and wedding receptions with cakes and bands playing. It’s also Summer Flush time in Darjeeling, India! A “flush” is a time of growth and then harvest of the tea. In Darjeeling, India, there are… Continue reading
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Dads and a Special Tea Time
Father’s Day is in June, a month known in the U.S. as big for weddings. I guess the idea is that fathers end up giving brides away at these weddings. Just a theory. One thing for sure is that Father’s Day is a great occasion for a special tea time with Dad! There’s a theory… Continue reading
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The Saga of the Sensitive Sniffer Continues
Being able to smell all the delicate nuances in dry tea leaves is a wonderful thing. Too bad I can’t selectively block out other smells around me during a tea tasting. Unlike tea companies that have rooms dedicated to tasting tea and that therefore have an environment free of extraneous olfactory stimulants, hubby and I… Continue reading
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5 Teas and Herbals with a “Personal” Quality
Some teas seem to have a real “personal” quality, suited to a more personal tea time. They are generally teas best steeped in smaller quantities and enjoyed a sip at a time. A number of options are out there awaiting your selection for when you need that bit of time to yourself and your tea… Continue reading
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Stocking Up on Tea Towels
Tea towels started as a way (before the tea cozy was invented) to cover a teapot to keep the heat in. They became simple towels used around the kitchen. In the U.S. we usually call them “dish towels since they are often used to dry dishes. These days tea towels have become collectibles, craft projects,… Continue reading
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Getting Tea Benefits for Less Money
Tea is supposed to have quite a range of health benefits, from weight loss, cancer prevention, and hair health, to skin care and wrinkle prevention. Some vendors take advantage of such claims by packaging their teas as products targeting these conditions and charging exorbitant prices. But you, the careful shopper, can get those tea benefits… Continue reading
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