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5 Things About Coffee That Will Make You Switch to Tea (Maybe)
In the U.S. a large percentage of folks drink both coffee and tea. A lot of them see tea as that beverage for when they are sick (remember that seen in Working Girl where Harrison Ford is offering a passed out Kathy Griffin some tea just because that’s what would sound good to him when Continue reading
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Gongfu Simplified
The British have lots of articles about how to steep the perfect cuppa tea. But more and more things are changing in the UK, with the gongfu style of tea steeping becoming better known. Here in the U.S. there seems to be more interest in it, too. For you busy folks, though, it can seem Continue reading
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Some Unique and/or Strange Tea Customs Around the World
While we debate whether or not to slurp or point our pinkies, folks around the world engage is some rather unique tea customs. Several of these make the aforementioned behaviors seem quite tame. Others are rather sweet. And still others are ones that sound quite intriguing. Get ready for a Phileas Fogg style journey – Continue reading
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David vs. Goliath in the Tea World
Those Goliath-sized tea vendors out there are getting a bit of a licking from the smaller David-the-Shepherd-sized tea vendors out there. Premium teas are on the rise, and awareness that there is more than that dust-in-a-bag style tea is the stone in David’s slingshot that could topple those Goliaths. Or so my analogy goes. And, Continue reading
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5 “Hot to Trot” August Teas Not to Miss!
The first half plus one of the year has passed and the eighth month of the year is beginning, a time for teas to beat the heat. Some teas and herbals to help you get things going: 1 Perfect for Serving with Ice: Lemon Black Tea – Loose Leaf Pouches A refreshing medium black tea Continue reading
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Exploring Silver Needle Tea
The best type of white tea is Silver Needle. It is a name derived from the basic appearance of the dry tea. The shape is like a needle. And the needles are silvery in color from the fine strands (called “hairs”) covering their exterior. But not all teas labeled “Silver Needle” are created equal. So, Continue reading
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Tea and Cupcakes – a Natural Combo!
Slide over, scone lovers, the cupcakes are taking over tea time. They’re a natural combo, so much so that they are even served on occasion in teacups! [Note: You should not pour tea into that cup while the cupcake is still in it. I realize that is probably self-evident, but it’s good to caution you Continue reading
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How to Hold a Virtual Tea Party
Yes, there is such a thing as a virtual tea party! In these days where it seems that our entire lives are online, not holding virtual tea parties would be the odd thing. So, holding one seems a total no-brainer… but I beg to differ. It can be quite tricky, as you will soon see. Continue reading
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