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  • 20 Reasons to Drink Tea in September

    September is a month of transition, the last three weeks of Summer soon giving way to Autumn. The Equinox, marking that change from one season to the other, is on the 23rd this year. Most kids are also back in school, making the home seem peaceful yet a bit lonely without their antics and high-pitched… Continue reading

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  • Tea Kettle Philosophy — The Knowledge Scale

    “Ponder ponder full of wonder” — my version of that chant over the boiling pot witches are often seen to be stirring in cheesy Hollywood movies. I’m chanting over the tea kettle while it sits on the stove burner and seems to be refusing to come to a boil. I’ve stood here many times, from… Continue reading

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  • A Touch of Pu-erh

    Pu-erh seems to be one of those love ’em or leave ’em teas. Some people say they taste like dirt. Other consider them heavenly. They can be purchased in cakes to enjoy now or to store in a safe place to age and improve over time. They also come in bricks and tuochas (little bird’s… Continue reading

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  • Morning RouTEAne

    Everyone has a morning routine, but tea lovers also have their morning rouTEAne. Just as those first tasks after waking are necessary to get your day off to a proper start, so is that morning tea — the first cuppa, numero uno, la première tasse, etc. Regardless of what comprises your personal ablutions, they are… Continue reading

  • Is Snobbery Ruining Assam Tea?

    As people learn more about tea and consequently seek better and more exotic teas, are some perfectly good teas getting pushed out of the market? It’s often called snobbery — or just a strong personal preference. My favorite tea is CTC Assam, a lower quality, machine processed tea from the Assam area of India that… Continue reading

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  • Tea and “Comfort Foods”

    Some foods just make you feel so good when you eat them that they have come to be known as “comfort foods.” They can be a great part of your tea time, especially with the right tea. Some of the best memory triggers are aromas. Just the smell of certain foods can take you back… Continue reading

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  • The Tea Princess Travels

    This Tea Princess and her Prince went on a trip recently. As always, we used this as a true tea opportunity. Taking a tip from Lainie Petersen, we carried only bagged tea with us, nothing loose for people to wonder over (“Are you sure that’s tea?”). Some Barry’s Gold Blend and some Devonshire Tea teabags… Continue reading

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  • Devonshire Tea Smashes World Tea Making Record!

    How do you smash a world record? Know the rules. Plan well in advance. Have a dedicated team. Train hard. And be sure you’re being streamed live online during the event! On July 4th, Gavin Sheppard and Debbie Kay of Devonshire Tea were on Good Morning Devon, a BBC radio program, to announce that his… Continue reading

  • The “Slurpability” Factor of Your Tea

    Slurping your tea is usually considered less than civilized manners and certainly an indication of your lack of social consciousness. Some teas, though, just seem to call out to be slurped, or so my hubby tells me when I give him one of those “you’re slurping again” glances. Funny how couples can communicate after sufficient… Continue reading

  • Men’s Names and Tea

    Tea may be seen as a “woman’s beverage” in Europe and the U.S., but men play a very significant role in the growing, processing, distribution, and enjoyment of this wonderful beverage. While many teas are named after women, there are some named after men, too. Plus a host of tea companies with men’s names. Members… Continue reading

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