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  • “Is It Me or the Tea?”

    That tea with the aroma you loved last time you had it now suddenly smells funny when you sniff the dry leaves. Well, it has been in the pantry awhile, but then you’ve also had a head cold. So now you’re asking yourself, “Is it me or the tea?” Determining which is at fault can Continue reading

  • Tea Tourist

    One of the great pleasures of traveling is taking time to enjoy some tea in a new place according to the customs of the local residents. Also, being one of those people who travels for the purpose of getting a taste of what life is like in a place other than home, I consider such Continue reading

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  • Saving Your Pennies for Tea

    When we were kids, many of us had little “banks” (often shaped like little pigs) that we would put our coins in (mostly pennies). When enough had gathered up, we would take those coins to the local store for a sweet treat. Now, as an adult and tea lover, I save my pennies for tea. Continue reading

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  • Tea, Taste, and Temperature

    One day my breakfast sausage had grown cold on my plate while I was staring out the dining room window at robins, jays, etc., splashing in the birdbath. When I returned to my breakfast and took a bite of the sausage, my mind registered the difference in taste that the change in temperature made and Continue reading

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  • Tea and Toast

    Toast at teatime is a long-time tradition, starting in the early 1840s with Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, and her gathering of the ladies of the court around the teapot in the afternoon. Small wonder. There’s something very homey about the smell of toast. And bread baking. Which we experienced big time while in Continue reading

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  • Really small Teawares

    Having recently expounded on some really BIG tea cups and mugs, I thought I would look at the other end of the size spectrum and showcase some really small tea cups and mugs. Immediately, though, I ran into a snag: the search results for “small teacup” popped up some unexpected results. I kept seeing links Continue reading

  • St. Patrick’s Day Tea Time Goes Green!

    St. Patrick’s Day is here again. Don some green apparel to symbolize the “Emerald Isle” called Ireland. Break out the green goodies like cupcakes covered with green icing and sugar cookies in the shape of shamrocks and adorned with green crystal sugar coloring. Then, steep up some green tea for a special St. Patrick’s Day Continue reading

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  • How Crafty Can You Get with a Teapot?

    Teapot usage swells and wanes over the years. The advent of the teabag has seemingly relegated these steeping wonders to the back of the cupboard in favor of your favorite sturdy mug, especially when you’re going for a quick cuppa. Still, the teapot inspires those among us with an affinity for turning one thing into Continue reading

  • 5 No-No’s When Storing Your Flavored Teas

    Storing your teas is a tricky business but very important, especially for your more delicate teas. Advice abounds on how to store teas to keep them at their best for as long as possible. Keep them away from light, air, moisture, and heat — these are the basics. But flavored teas are different and therefore Continue reading

  • Being a Good Comparison Tea Shopper

    You want to get the best price for the teas you buy but, as every smart comparison tea shopper knows, you also look for quality and service. Smart deals abound — you just have to know what to look for. Basic vs Specialty Teas If you’re in the market for a basic tea, something like Continue reading

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